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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
discusses
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
changes in
elearning have made it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online classes.
These online MOOC courses are
usually free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
learning technology organizations
have to consider
in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so fast.
How can we
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can students
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
participants
would like
to understand
these
compelling new open educational
endeavours.
Academics want
to grasp how
MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
demand for
details
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This exciting new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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