MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
researches
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
advancements in
elearning technology have provided the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online courses.
These massive open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
blended learning institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
assure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes?
How can stakeholders
manage issues like
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As e-learning becomes more
procurable there is a
expanding
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to understand how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To handle this
expanding
desire for
details
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This exciting new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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