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 informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
blended learning make it possible for
students
all over the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are several
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
decent?
How can institutions
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As online learning becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
desideratum
to better understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Researchers want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
developing
desire for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects.
This definitive new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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