MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
talks about
subjects
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
blended learning organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can participants
be assured that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can participants
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Finland to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
demand
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
endeavours.
Teachers want
to comprehend how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
need for
information
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education subjects.
This inspiring new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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