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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
addresses
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
e-learning technology have enabled
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in online courses.
Massively open online courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
distance learning organizations
must deal with
now that e-learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can learners
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
need
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
compelling new open education
ventures.
Educators want
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
desire for
data
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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