MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning are enabling
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes online.
These massive open courses are
customarily free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are quite a few
issues that
blended learning institutions
are struggling with
today because online education technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can participants
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Finland to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
handle
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
necessity
to comprehend how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Academics want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
developing
demand for
data
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects.
This thrilling new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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