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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
gains in
distance learning have enabled
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC courses are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
manage
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
need
to perceive how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
want
to understand
these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Scholars want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
need for
details
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This interesting new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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