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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
addresses
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
developments in
blended learning technology are empowering
learners
in nations all around the world
to take online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massive online courses are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online learning technology organizations
are having to attend to
now that distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
desire
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Scientists want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This gripping new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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