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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
blended learning technology are enabling
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in online courses.
These online MOOCs are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
online education institutions
have to consider
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can we
certify that
the schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage issues like
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
demand
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
participants
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
promising new open education
ventures.
Everybody wants
to better understand how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
desire for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This dramatic new book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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