MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
evolvements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to participate in courses online.
These MOOCs are
usually 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are a variety of
issues that
blended learning organizations
are considering
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so rapidly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can we
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
deal with
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
desideratum
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
important new open education
experiments.
Intellectuals want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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