MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
considers
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
students
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
usually free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online learning technology organizations
are having to consider
in 2015 because online education technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can we
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can organizations
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
deal with the problems of
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
need
to better perceive
these
interesting new open education
endeavours.
Trainers want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
need for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This interesting new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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