MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
describes
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take courses via the Internet.
These online MOOC courses are
customarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online learning organizations
are dealing with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can organizations
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
get a handle on
low
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to perceive how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
ventures.
Scientists want
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
expanding
desire for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education topics.
This authoritative new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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