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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
researches
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
changes in
distance learning technology enable
humans
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes online.
These massive online courses are
typically free
for students 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 numerous
issues that
online learning organizations
are dealing with
today because blended learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
certify that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can learners
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
handle issues like
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to perceive how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To meet this
growing
desire for
data
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education topics.
This book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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