MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
considers
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
distance learning are empowering
students
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses online.
These MOOC classes are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
elearning institutions
are dealing with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
make sure that
the training provided by these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
How can institutions
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As electronic education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
desire
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
participants
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desire for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This definitive new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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