MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
topics
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
blended learning technology are enabling
people
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massive open online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
online learning organizations
have to deal with
today because e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can students
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
demand
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Scholars want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
increasing
desideratum for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This gripping new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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