MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
studies
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
learners
all around the world
to take classes online.
MOOCs are
normally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are numerous
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to consider
now that online education technology is
improving so fast.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can organizations
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
demand
to grasp how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Scientists want
to grasp how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
desire for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This dramatic new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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