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 the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
topics
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
online learning technology make it possible for
learners
all around the world
to take part in courses online.
These MOOC courses are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
e-learning organizations
have to deal with
in 2015 because learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can institutions
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
deal with the issues of
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
growing
demand for
facts
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This stimulating new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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