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 definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
addresses
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
changes in
blended learning have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
These online MOOCs are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
necessity
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Students want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
desideratum for
information
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This authoritative new book
also articulates the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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