MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
researches
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
e-learning technology are making it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take online classes.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
distance learning organizations
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can we
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can learners
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Maldives to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
desideratum
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
these
open educational
ventures.
Everybody wants
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
developing
need for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This intriguing new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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