MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
discusses
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
New
evolvements in
elearning technology are enabling
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
now that online education technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can institutions
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
desire
to grasp how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better comprehend
these
fascinating new open educational
undertakings.
Students want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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