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
reviews
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advances in
blended learning technology make it possible for
students
all over the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
elearning institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can organizations
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can learners
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Norway to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
necessity
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Corporations want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
need for
details
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This amazing new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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