MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
discusses
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
distance learning technology are empowering
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
Massive open online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
have to deal with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can participants
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
need
to better understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
these
compelling new open educational
endeavours.
Corporations want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
expanding
demand for
details
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This intriguing new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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