MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
analyzes
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
improvements in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
people
in every nation on earth
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
MOOC courses are
usually free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
distance learning institutions
have to deal with
today because learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can institutions
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
available there is a
desire
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
Educators want
to perceive how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To handle this
developing
desire for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education issues.
This thrilling new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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