MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
subjects
relating to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
changes in
technology-enhanced learning are enabling
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
These MOOC courses are
almost always free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
online learning technology institutions
are having to deal with
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
ensure that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can learners
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
these
important new open education
endeavours.
Professors want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To handle this
growing
desire for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This authoritative new book
also studies the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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