MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
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 Around the World is a
book
which
describes
topics
relating to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses.
New
developments in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to participate in courses online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massively open online courses are
mostly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
distance learning organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
make sure that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can we
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desideratum
to understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
need
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Educators want
to perceive how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To satisfy this
expanding
desideratum for
facts
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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