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 educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
topics
relevant to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
blended learning have empowered
learners
all over the world
to take courses online.
These massive online courses are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
learning technology organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can institutions
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes?
How can institutions
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
undertakings.
Educators want
to understand how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
facts
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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