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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
addresses
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
electronic educational technology are making it possible for
people
all around the world
to take courses via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online education organizations
must deal with
now that e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
assure that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can students
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desire
to grasp how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Teachers want
to know how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To satisfy this
increasing
demand for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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