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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
reviews
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
changes in
distance learning are enabling
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in online classes.
These massive open online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
blended learning institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can learners
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
India to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
manage issues like
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
undertakings.
Universities want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
need for
data
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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