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 the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
topics
relating to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
distance learning technology are empowering
humans
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes online.
These massive online courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
blended learning organizations
are having to consider
now that e-learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
necessity
to comprehend how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
participants
need
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
new open education
undertakings.
Everybody wants
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
need for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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