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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
addresses
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
blended learning have enabled
learners
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massive open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can organizations
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
promising new open educational
endeavours.
Teachers want
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
need for
data
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This dramatic new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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