MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
investigates
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
e-learning organizations
are considering
now that online education technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can institutions
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
One Month to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
necessity
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
interesting new open education
initiatives.
People want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
data
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This thrilling new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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