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 the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
blended learning are enabling
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
Massively open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because online education technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can students
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Djibouti to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
get a handle on
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
demand
to grasp how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
compelling new open educational
undertakings.
Corporations want
to better understand how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
need for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This dramatic new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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