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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
developments in
blended learning technology are enabling
learners
all over the world
to take part in online courses.
These massive online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
online education organizations
are struggling with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs.
How can educators
make sure that
the training provided by these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can participants
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Niger to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
participants
desire
to understand
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
undertakings.
Intellectuals want
to know how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
increasing
desideratum for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This stimulating new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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