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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
describes
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advances in
blended learning have provided the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
elearning organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
United States to conduct these MOOC courses?
How can institutions
handle issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
available there is a
demand
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
endeavours.
Public servants want
to perceive how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
developing
desideratum for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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