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 this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
investigates
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for
learners
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online education institutions
are dealing with
now that elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can we
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can organizations
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
handle problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
procurable there is a
increasing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
important new open education
ventures.
Students want
to comprehend how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
demand for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This exciting new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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