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 this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
articulates
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
technology-enhanced learning have empowered
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in online classes.
These online MOOCs are
commonly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
blended learning organizations
have to consider
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can learners
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs?
How can we
manage
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
open education
initiatives.
Scholars want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To handle this
expanding
need for
information
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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