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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
issues
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
blended learning technology make it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
These MOOC classes are
almost always free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
online learning institutions
are struggling with
today because elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can participants
certify that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
Students want
to know how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
crescive
demand for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education issues.
This intriguing new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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