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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
analyzes
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
online education enable
humans
in nations all around the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOC courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
blended learning institutions
have to consider
more than ever because blended learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can organizations
assure that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can participants
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Palau to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desideratum
to perceive how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
these
intriguing new open education
ventures.
Scientists want
to know how
MOOCs
can be made better.
To meet this
increasing
desire for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This thrilling new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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