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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
developments in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in online classes.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOCs are
normally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
elearning organizations
are having to consider
more than ever because online education technology is
developing so fast.
How can we
make sure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can institutions
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
necessity
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Corporations want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
need for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This exciting new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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