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 the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
issues
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
electronic educational technology have enabled
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
These massively open online courses are
normally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to consider
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can institutions
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
manage
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
need
to perceive how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Professors
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
People want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
desire for
information
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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