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 this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
explores
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
improvements in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
MOOC courses are
usually free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
learning technology institutions
must deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can institutions
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
manage issues like
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desideratum
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
Lecturers want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
desire for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This inspiring new book
also articulates the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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