MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
evolvements in
online learning technology enable
people
all over the world
to take online classes.
These massive open courses are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning technology organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can we
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
these
important new open education
ventures.
People want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
need for
information
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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