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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
reviews
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
advances in
digital education technology are making it possible for
people
all over the world
to take classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
learning technology organizations
are having to attend to
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
manage issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
undertakings.
Students want
to comprehend how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To meet this
desideratum for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This authoritative new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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