MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
electronic education technology are enabling
learners
all around the world
to take part in courses online.
MOOC courses are
usually free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can we
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
available there is a
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Corporations want
to better understand how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
crescive
demand for
facts
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This thrilling new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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