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 the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
elearning technology have provided the means for
learners
all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These massive open online courses are
mostly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can we
certify that
the training provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can students
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
endeavours.
People want
to gain an understanding of how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
increasing
desire for
details
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational topics.
This authoritative new book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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