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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
blended learning have enabled
learners
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
learning technology organizations
are struggling with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
good?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
handle
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
available there is a
need
to comprehend how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
undertakings.
Educators want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
need for
data
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This amazing new book
also articulates the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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