MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
developments in
blended learning are making it possible for
people
all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These MOOC courses are
free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are numerous
issues that
online education organizations
are having to struggle with
today because online learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can participants
guarantee that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can students
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Brunei to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
need
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
important new open education
ventures.
Public servants want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
growing
desire for
information
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This definitive new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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