MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
analyzes
topics
relevant to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
The latest
evolvements in
electronic education technology have enabled
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in courses online.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
These massively open online courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can we
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
new open educational
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This thrilling new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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