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 the book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
explores
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
distance learning technology are enabling
humans
in nations all around the world
to take part in online classes.
Massively open online courses are
mostly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
blended learning organizations
are having to deal with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online learning becomes more
available there is a
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
these
new open educational
endeavours.
Universities want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
crescive
desire for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This exciting new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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