MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
electronic educational technology are making it possible for
learners
all around the world
to participate in courses online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These online MOOCs are
customarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning technology organizations
are considering
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses?
How can institutions
handle issues like
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
necessity
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better comprehend
these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
People want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
developing
demand for
details
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This gripping new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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