MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
improvements in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
students
all around the world
to be participants in classes online.
These MOOC courses are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are many
topics that
online learning organizations
have to consider
in 2015 because online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
assure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can we
handle
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As e-learning becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desideratum
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Public servants want
to know how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
expanding
need for
data
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This authoritative new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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