MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
considers
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
online learning are empowering
people
all around the world
to be participants in courses online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These online MOOCs are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
distance learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can organizations
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
need
to be more aware of
these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Students want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
expanding
desideratum for
details
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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