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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
changes in
online education are empowering
learners
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in online classes.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research.
There are several
topics that
learning technology organizations
are considering
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
certify that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
decent?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
endeavours.
Public servants want
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
crescive
demand for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This interesting new book
also researches the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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