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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
explores
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
students
all over the world
to participate in classes online.
Massive open online courses are
mostly free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
blended learning organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can learners
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
these
intriguing new open educational
endeavours.
Educators want
to comprehend how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This intriguing new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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