MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
online education technology have made it possible for
people
all around the world
to take classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOC courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
e-learning organizations
are struggling with
in 2015 because online education technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can students
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses?
How can educators
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
available there is a
desire
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
endeavours.
Trainers want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
growing
demand for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This dramatic new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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