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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
reviews
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
The latest
changes in
online learning technology have provided the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
have to deal with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
certify that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
decent?
How can institutions
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
desideratum
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
new open educational
endeavours.
Academics want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
demand for
data
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This stimulating new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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