MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
considers
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
online education technology are providing the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes online.
MOOC courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
are having to deal with
in 2015 because learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can organizations
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
participants
need
to understand
these
interesting new open education
initiatives.
Public servants want
to know how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To satisfy this
desire for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This exciting new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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