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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
deals with
issues
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
people
in every nation on earth
to take courses via the Internet.
These MOOC courses are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
now that distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
certify that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can students
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
demand
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
open education
endeavours.
Scientists want
to know how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
increasing
desideratum for
details
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education topics.
This exciting new book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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