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 this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
deals with
issues
relating to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
gains in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
students
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in classes online.
These massive open online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
blended learning institutions
have to consider
now that online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can we
ensure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
fascinating new open educational
undertakings.
Scholars want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
desire for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This exciting new book
also discusses the
key 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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