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 this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
evolvements in
distance learning technology have enabled
learners
all around the world
to be participants in online courses.
These MOOC classes are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
blended learning organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can organizations
guarantee that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Cambodia to conduct these MOOC courses?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
important new open education
undertakings.
Educators want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
desideratum for
facts
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This stimulating new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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