MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
explores
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
blended learning are empowering
learners
all over the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online learning technology organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can we
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
desire
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
open education
ventures.
Everyone wants
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
need for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This authoritative new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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