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 is a
edited collection
which
discusses
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
evolvements in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in online courses.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
blended learning organizations
have to struggle with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle issues like
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Instructors want
to comprehend how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
need for
details
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational subjects.
This scholarly new book
also analyzes the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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