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 breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
articulates
issues
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advances in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
humans
in nations all around the world
to participate in online courses.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These online MOOCs are
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
blended learning organizations
must deal with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can students
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Aland to conduct these MOOC courses?
How can teachers
deal with
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
these
interesting new open education
undertakings.
Public servants want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
demand for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This exciting new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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