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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
studies
subjects
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
advancements in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
MOOC classes are
usually free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are a lot of
issues that
learning technology institutions
have to consider
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can organizations
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
available there is a
need
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
participants
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Public servants want
to know how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
increasing
desideratum for
information
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects.
This new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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