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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
talks about
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
gains in
blended learning technology are empowering
people
all over the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These online MOOC courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
elearning institutions
are dealing with
today because e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can organizations
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Palau to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Professors
and numerous other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Corporations want
to know how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
desideratum for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational issues.
This new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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