MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
articulates
topics
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
humans
in every nation on earth
to take part in online classes.
MOOC classes are
free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
learning technology organizations
have to deal with
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can educators
handle problems like
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Intellectuals
and many other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
open education
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to know how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This sensational new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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