MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
researches
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
blended learning are empowering
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOC courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are a lot of
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
ensure that
the instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can we
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
demand
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
experiments.
Trainers want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
desideratum for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education resource topics.
This intriguing new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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