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.
Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
discusses
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
advancements in
online learning technology make it possible for
people
all over the world
to take online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
elearning organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can stakeholders
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
handle
low
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
these
intriguing new open education
ventures.
Professors want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education issues.
This new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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