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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
reviews
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
blended learning technology are enabling
learners
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
normally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
online education organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
assure that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can organizations
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
get a handle on
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
available there is a
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
open educational
endeavours.
Researchers want
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
desire for
information
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This inspiring new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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