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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
developments in
blended learning technology are empowering
people
all over the world
to participate in classes online.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
blended learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
be assured that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can students
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
handle issues like
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
necessity
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
People want
to know how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
developing
need for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational issues.
This exciting new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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