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
book
that
analyzes
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
students
all over the world
to participate in online classes.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These massive open online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online education institutions
have to consider
today because online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can learners
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Sweden to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
necessity
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
experiments.
Scientists want
to comprehend how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational subjects.
This dramatic new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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