MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
investigates
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
e-learning technology are providing the means for
students
in nations all aver the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These online MOOCs are
normally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online education organizations
have to consider
in 2015 because online education technology is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
handle
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better comprehend
these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Scholars want
to understand how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
details
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also articulates the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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