MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
issues
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
distance learning are providing the means for
students
all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
distance learning institutions
are having to struggle with
today because distance learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can students
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Students want
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
need for
details
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics.
This gripping new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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