MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
students
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes online.
These massive online courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
assure that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
all right?
How can organizations
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle issues like
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
necessity
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
participants
want
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Everybody wants
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
desire for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This definitive new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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