MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
topics
relevant to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
blended learning technology make it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take courses via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
blended learning institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can learners
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Public servants want
to understand how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
To handle this
need for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This stimulating new book
also investigates the
most important controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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