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 the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
analyzes
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
advances in
technology-enhanced learning are enabling
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses online.
These MOOC classes are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
learning technology institutions
have to consider
more than ever because blended learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can learners
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
desideratum
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
important new open education
initiatives.
Everybody wants
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
desire for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This definitive new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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