MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning are enabling
humans
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
These massive online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
must deal with
now that elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
get a handle on
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
demand
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Everyone wants
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs
can be made better.
To handle this
increasing
desire for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This dramatic new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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