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 the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
analyzes
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
developments in
elearning technology have provided the means for
learners
all over the world
to participate in classes online.
These massive online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
distance learning organizations
are having to deal with
now that online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can organizations
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
available there is a
growing
desire
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
new open educational
experiments.
Scientists want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This gripping new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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