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 the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
describes
issues
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
blended learning have provided the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes online.
These MOOC courses are
almost always free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
make sure that
the training provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can participants
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
handle
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
demand
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Corporations want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
need for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This exciting new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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