MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
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 Around the World is a
book
which
explores
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
advances in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC classes are
customarily free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
e-learning technology institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
improving so quickly.
This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can we
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
available there is a
increasing
need
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Everyone wants
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
desire for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This interesting new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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