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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
addresses
subjects
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
improvements in
blended learning are enabling
learners
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
learning technology organizations
have to consider
more than ever because learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can learners
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
ventures.
Public servants want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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