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 the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take courses via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These massive open online courses are
normally free
for students 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 many
topics that
learning technology institutions
are struggling with
today because blended learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can organizations
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
necessity
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
undertakings.
Researchers want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
desideratum for
data
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education issues.
This interesting new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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