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 this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
talks about
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
online education technology have empowered
learners
all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOC classes are
free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can we
assure that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can we
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
deal with the issues of
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
abundant there is a
desire
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
open educational
ventures.
Trainers want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
demand for
facts
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This authoritative new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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