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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
topics
relevant to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
blended learning are enabling
students
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These massively open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
online education organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can organizations
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Mozambique to conduct these massive open online courses?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
need
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Scholars want
to gain an understanding of how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
desideratum for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This dramatic new book
also describes the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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