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 scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
blended learning technology have enabled
humans
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
blended learning organizations
must deal with
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can we
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
need
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
need
to understand
these
significant new open education
ventures.
Scientists want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This thrilling new book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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