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 fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
addresses
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
blended learning technology are enabling
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
online learning organizations
have to consider
now that distance learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
desire
to perceive how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
these
open education
initiatives.
Scientists want
to better understand how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
need for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This sensational new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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