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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
reviews
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
changes in
electronic education technology are empowering
learners
all around the world
to participate in classes online.
These MOOC courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
elearning organizations
are having to attend to
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can we
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
demand
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to understand how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
need for
data
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This definitive new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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