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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
elearning technology have empowered
learners
in every nation on earth
to take courses via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online education organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOCs?
How can educators
manage
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
desire
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
these
open educational
initiatives.
Scholars want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
demand for
details
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This stimulating new book
also investigates the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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