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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
addresses
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
distance learning technology have enabled
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses online.
These massive online courses are
mostly free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
online learning organizations
have to consider
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
assure that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can learners
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desideratum
to perceive how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
undertakings.
Educators want
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
need for
details
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This thrilling new book
also investigates the
most important controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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