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 this book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
issues
having to do with open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
students
all around the world
to take courses online.
These online MOOCs are
ordinarily free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
blended learning institutions
are struggling with
now that elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can organizations
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the issues of
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
need
to grasp how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
desideratum for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This definitive new book
also researches the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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