MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
describes
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take courses via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
usually free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online education institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can learners
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
necessity
to perceive how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Students want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
desideratum for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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