MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
investigates
issues
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
blended learning technology make it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in online courses.
These massively open online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
elearning organizations
must deal with
today because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
get a handle on
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
need
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Academics want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education subjects.
This thrilling new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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