MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
issues
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
blended learning are empowering
humans
all over the world
to take classes online.
Massively open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
e-learning organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can institutions
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
necessity
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
new open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
growing
desire for
facts
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational issues.
This definitive new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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