MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
reviews
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
changes in
distance learning have made it possible for
learners
all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
ordinarily free
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 a variety of
subjects that
blended learning organizations
are having to consider
now that technology-enhanced learning is
developing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
respectable?
How can institutions
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
One Month to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
need
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
open educational
ventures.
Everyone wants
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
developing
need for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This stimulating new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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