MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
deals with
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in online courses.
These massively open online courses are
free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
elearning technology institutions
are considering
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
these
open education
initiatives.
Teachers want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
desideratum for
details
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also articulates the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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