MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
developments in
distance learning technology have empowered
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
These MOOC classes are
commonly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to consider
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
be assured that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can participants
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can we
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
Educators want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To handle this
increasing
need for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This exciting new book
also researches the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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