MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
investigates
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
blended learning technology are empowering
learners
all around the world
to take online classes.
These MOOCs are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
e-learning technology organizations
are having to deal with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the problems of
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
desideratum
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
Scholars want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
details
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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