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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
developments in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes online.
MOOCs are
almost always free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
distance learning organizations
are considering
now that blended learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can we
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the problems of
low
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As online learning becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
desire
to understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
these
interesting new open educational
ventures.
Intellectuals want
to grasp how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
developing
need for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This authoritative new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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