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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
MOOC classes are
almost always free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online learning organizations
must deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
respectable?
How can learners
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the issues of
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
these
interesting new open educational
undertakings.
Intellectuals want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
increasing
demand for
data
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects.
This sensational new book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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