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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for
humans
all over the world
to participate in classes online.
These MOOCs are
customarily free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
blended learning institutions
are having to attend to
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can we
assure that
the training provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to grasp how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
these
important new open education
initiatives.
People want
to grasp how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This amazing new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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