MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
considers
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advances in
electronic educational technology have enabled
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
online learning organizations
are having to consider
in 2015 because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can learners
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
handle problems like
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
abundant there is a
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
endeavours.
Educators want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
desideratum for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This stimulating new book
also studies the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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