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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
considers
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
advances in
electronic educational technology are enabling
humans
in nations all around the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
blended learning organizations
have to consider
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can learners
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
available there is a
growing
necessity
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Researchers want
to know how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This exciting new book
also researches the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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