MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
elearning technology are empowering
learners
in nations all around the world
to participate in online classes.
These MOOC classes are
normally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to deal with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can participants
assure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
get a handle on
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
participants
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
endeavours.
Instructors want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To handle this
growing
demand for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This exciting new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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