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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
explores
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
evolvements in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
people
in every nation on earth
to take courses via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
mostly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
have to struggle with
in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so rapidly.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can students
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle issues like
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
open educational
initiatives.
Instructors want
to perceive how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To satisfy this
need for
information
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This authoritative new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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