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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
investigates
subjects
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
Modern
advancements in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can institutions
assure that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can we
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle problems like
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
need
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
open educational
endeavours.
Scientists want
to understand how
MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
need for
details
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This intriguing new book
also describes the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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