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 cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
analyzes
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
developments in
blended learning technology are enabling
students
all around the world
to participate in courses online.
Massively open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are several
topics that
online learning technology organizations
have to deal with
in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so quickly.
This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
widespread there is a
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Teachers want
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This thrilling new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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