MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
articulates
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
elearning technology are making it possible for
learners
all around the world
to take part in courses online.
MOOC classes are
almost always free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can organizations
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As elearning becomes more
prolific there is a
desideratum
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
participants
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
open educational
endeavours.
Educators want
to grasp how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
expanding
demand for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This intriguing new book
also articulates the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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