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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
considers
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
advancements in
e-learning technology enable
students
all around the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
elearning organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Udemy to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can we
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
prolific there is a
demand
to grasp how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
desire
to understand
the outcomes of these
open education
ventures.
Intellectuals want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
desire for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education subjects.
This amazing new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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