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 this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
explores
topics
relevant to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
blended learning have made it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
blended learning institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can we
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
need
to better understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Scholars want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
To respond to this
expanding
need for
details
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues.
This new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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