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 fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
advancements in
electronic education technology are providing the means for
humans
all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massively open online courses are
almost always free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
all right?
How can institutions
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can we
handle
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
demand
to better understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Everybody wants
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
need for
facts
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This inspiring new book
also investigates the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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