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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
addresses
issues
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advances in
blended learning enable
students
in nations all aver the world
to take classes online.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning organizations
are considering
today because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can learners
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Queen Maud Land to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
need
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Educators want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This scholarly new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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