MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
electronic educational technology are empowering
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massively open online courses are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
e-learning technology organizations
are dealing with
today because blended learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can stakeholders
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage issues like
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
need
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
participants
would like
to understand
these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
Academics want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
information
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This stimulating new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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