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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
advances in
distance learning technology have enabled
learners
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
These massively open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
have to consider
more than ever because blended learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can stakeholders
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
desire for
facts
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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