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 cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
articulates
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
people
all around the world
to be participants in online classes.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
blended learning organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can students
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
open education
endeavours.
Educators want
to better understand how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
details
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This dramatic new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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