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 the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
discusses
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
learning technology are making it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
blended learning organizations
are struggling with
today because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can we
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
desire
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
these
promising new open education
endeavours.
Everybody wants
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
desideratum for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education subjects.
This authoritative new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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