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 this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
humans
all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
distance learning organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can learners
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
get a handle on
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
participants
desire
to better comprehend
these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
Universities want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
increasing
demand for
data
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also studies the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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