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 the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
investigates
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
elearning technology are providing the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
almost always free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
e-learning technology organizations
have to consider
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can students
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better comprehend
these
open education
endeavours.
Everyone wants
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
need for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This thrilling new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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