MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
reviews
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advances in
blended learning technology are enabling
students
in nations all around the world
to take part in online classes.
These online MOOCs are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
learning technology organizations
must deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can students
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle issues like
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
need
to better comprehend
these
important new open education
endeavours.
Everyone wants
to understand how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
demand for
data
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education issues.
This dramatic new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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