MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
evolvements in
online learning technology have empowered
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
MOOC courses are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
distance learning institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
handle issues like
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
initiatives.
Public servants want
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
developing
need for
details
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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