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 Around the World is a
edited collection
which
describes
issues
relating to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
improvements in
learning technology have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online classes.
These MOOC classes are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
blended learning organizations
are having to consider
now that elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desire
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
open educational
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to better understand how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This dramatic new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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