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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
investigates
subjects
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
improvements in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
people
all over the world
to participate in classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massively open online courses are
mostly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
elearning technology institutions
have to consider
now that blended learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
decent?
How can learners
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
necessity
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
participants
need
to understand
these
new open educational
endeavours.
Researchers want
to grasp how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
developing
demand for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues.
This exciting new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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