MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
analyzes
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
changes in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
humans
in every nation on earth
to take classes online.
These online MOOC courses are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
blended learning institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can organizations
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
demand
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Instructors want
to gain an understanding of how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
desire for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This book
also analyzes the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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