MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
changes in
online learning technology have made it possible for
humans
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
elearning technology institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can teachers
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can learners
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
these
new open education
initiatives.
Corporations want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
developing
need for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This exciting new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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