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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
reviews
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
advancements in
elearning make it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take courses via the Internet.
Massive open online courses are
customarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
online learning organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can participants
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
handle issues like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
need
to be aware of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
new open education
undertakings.
Researchers want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
need for
details
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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