MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
articulates
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
people
all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
Massive open online courses are
almost always free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
blended learning organizations
have to deal with
now that elearning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can participants
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
new open education
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
need for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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