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 Around the World is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
online learning are making it possible for
humans
all over the world
to take courses via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
blended learning organizations
are having to attend to
now that learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Instructors want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To handle this
expanding
need for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational topics.
This dramatic new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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