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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
improvements in
learning technology make it possible for
people
all over the world
to take part in online classes.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
online learning technology institutions
are having to attend to
today because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
endeavours.
Teachers want
to comprehend how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
developing
need for
facts
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects.
This interesting new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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