MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
online education technology have provided the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
MOOC classes are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
blended learning organizations
have to consider
in 2015 because elearning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can institutions
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
manage
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
these
new open educational
endeavours.
Lecturers want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
need for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This scholarly new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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