MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
describes
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
electronic educational technology are empowering
people
in all parts of the world
to take courses online.
These online MOOC courses are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Israel to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
endeavours.
Professors want
to know how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This thrilling new book
also describes the
controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
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