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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
considers
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
electronic education technology are making it possible for
people
all over the world
to participate in online courses.
These massive open online courses are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
blended learning organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can organizations
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOCs?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
endeavours.
Educators want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
need for
information
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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