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 this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
topics
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
The latest
gains in
elearning are enabling
learners
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These massively open online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
learning technology institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can participants
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can educators
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
desire
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
these
new open education
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to gain an understanding of how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This definitive new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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