MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online courses.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massive online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
online learning technology institutions
have to consider
now that blended learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can we
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can participants
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs?
How can organizations
handle problems like
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
desire
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
open educational
ventures.
Scholars want
to grasp how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
expanding
desideratum for
details
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This sensational new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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