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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
analyzes
topics
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
electronic education technology make it possible for
people
all around the world
to participate in classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These online MOOC courses are
mostly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning institutions
are dealing with
in 2015 because learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
experiments.
Teachers want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
expanding
desideratum for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects.
This sensational new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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