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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
describes
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
electronic educational technology have made it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
blended learning organizations
are considering
now that elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
certify that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
manage
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
Instructors want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
crescive
desideratum for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This authoritative new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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