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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
reviews
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
developments in
elearning are providing the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are
usually free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
blended learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can organizations
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
get a handle on
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Trainers want
to know how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To meet this
need for
facts
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This authoritative new book
also addresses the
controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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