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 the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
considers
issues
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
improvements in
blended learning technology have empowered
people
all around the world
to take online classes.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can learners
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
handle issues like
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
need for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This exciting new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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