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 breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
deals with
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
developments in
learning technology have provided the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to participate in courses online.
Massively open online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
blended learning organizations
are dealing with
now that distance learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can students
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
need
to be aware of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
these
new open educational
initiatives.
Public servants want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
need for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This intriguing new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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