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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
topics
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
blended learning technology enable
people
in nations all around the world
to take online classes.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOC classes are
usually free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are struggling with
now that elearning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can we
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
respectable?
How can learners
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
manage issues like
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain more knowledge about
these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Teachers want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
need for
details
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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