MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
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 is a
book
that
examines
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
New
changes in
blended learning technology are enabling
humans
all over the world
to take courses online.
These massive online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
online learning institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
need
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
want
to understand
these
promising new open educational
endeavours.
Teachers want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To satisfy this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This gripping new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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