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 informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
examines
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advances in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
students
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes online.
These massive online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning organizations
have to consider
today because blended learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can students
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
desideratum
to understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
important new open education
initiatives.
People want
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
expanding
desideratum for
data
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This gripping new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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