MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
investigates
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
developments in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
students
all over the world
to be participants in courses online.
These massive open courses are
free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
e-learning organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can participants
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
United States to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
manage
poor
student 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
abundant there is a
growing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
undertakings.
Scientists want
to understand how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
desire for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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