MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
distance learning technology have enabled
humans
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
MOOC courses are
normally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
blended learning institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can participants
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
desideratum
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
participants
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
ventures.
Academics want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
expanding
desire for
facts
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational topics.
This exciting new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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