MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
addresses
subjects
relating to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
blended learning technology make it possible for
students
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC courses are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online learning technology institutions
have to consider
today because online education technology is
developing so quickly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
good?
How can organizations
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
desideratum
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Universities want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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