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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
addresses
issues
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
e-learning technology have provided the means for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These online MOOC courses are
customarily free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
blended learning institutions
must deal with
today because blended learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital educational technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
need
to understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better comprehend
these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Public servants want
to know how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
demand for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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