MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
improvements in
elearning technology have enabled
students
in nations all around the world
to be participants in classes online.
These MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
blended learning organizations
have to struggle with
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can institutions
certify that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can organizations
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
France to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
promising new open educational
experiments.
Educators want
to better understand how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
developing
desideratum for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This dramatic new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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