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 fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
reviews
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
e-learning have enabled
learners
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes online.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
blended learning organizations
are dealing with
today because online learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can students
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
need
to better understand
these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Teachers want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
need for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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