MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
articulates
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
changes in
blended learning technology are enabling
learners
all around the world
to take part in online courses.
These MOOC classes are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online education organizations
have to consider
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
all right?
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
need
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
Trainers want
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To satisfy this
need for
details
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This interesting new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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