MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
considers
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
evolvements in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
students
all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
learning technology organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
make sure that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can students
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
participants
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Scholars want
to gain an understanding of how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
desire for
data
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This exciting new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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