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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
reviews
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
blended learning are enabling
students
all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These online MOOC courses are
free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online education organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can students
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
get a handle on
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
desideratum
to perceive how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Corporations want
to gain an understanding of how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
need for
data
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This authoritative new book
also studies the
controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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