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 authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
evolvements in
online learning technology make it possible for
humans
in nations all around the world
to be participants in classes online.
These massive open courses are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
learning technology organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
deal with the problems of
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
demand
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
participants
need
to understand
these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Scientists want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
desideratum for
information
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This dramatic new book
also studies the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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