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 the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
articulates
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
blended learning technology make it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to take courses online.
These massive open online courses are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
be assured that
the training provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can learners
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
abundant there is a
desire
to comprehend how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
participants
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
experiments.
Scientists want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To satisfy this
growing
need for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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