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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
reviews
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
blended learning technology enable
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes online.
Massively open online courses are
free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
learning technology institutions
are dealing with
today because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
available there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to better understand how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
crescive
desire for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This authoritative new book
also describes the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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