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 definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
describes
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
changes in
electronic educational technology make it possible for
learners
all around the world
to take part in classes online.
These massive open courses are
customarily free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning organizations
must deal with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can we
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
manage
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desire
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
intriguing new open educational
initiatives.
Researchers want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
growing
desire for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This dramatic new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
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