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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
electronic education technology have provided the means for
students
all over the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
almost always free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
elearning organizations
are considering
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can learners
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
How can educators
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
available there is a
need
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Everyone wants
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
facts
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This interesting new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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