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 the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
discusses
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
New
developments in
blended learning make it possible for
learners
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses online.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online learning institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can learners
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
get a handle on
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desideratum
to understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
Public servants want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
demand for
details
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This authoritative new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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