MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
subjects
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
Recent
advances in
blended learning technology make it possible for
students
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOC classes are
mostly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
assure that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage issues like
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
need
to gain more knowledge about
these
promising new open education
ventures.
Corporations want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education issues.
This thrilling new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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