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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
issues
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
blended learning technology have empowered
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
These massive open online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
e-learning organizations
are dealing with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
manage problems like
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
demand
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
participants
want
to better comprehend
these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Trainers want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
need for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This book
also reviews 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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