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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
researches
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
developments in
online education have made it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can participants
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
prolific there is a
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
open educational
ventures.
Lecturers want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
desire for
details
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This scholarly new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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