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 this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
investigates
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in online courses.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
blended learning organizations
are having to deal with
today because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can students
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
manage
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
necessity
to be aware of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Teachers want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
desideratum for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This intriguing new book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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