MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
investigates
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
gains in
blended learning technology make it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in online courses.
These massive open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can learners
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Scientists want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
increasing
desire for
information
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education topics.
This book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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