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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
changes in
blended learning technology have empowered
students
all over the world
to participate in online classes.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These massive online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online learning institutions
are struggling with
now that elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can we
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
manage
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
new open educational
ventures.
Public servants want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
developing
demand for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This thrilling new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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