MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
investigates
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
improvements in
blended learning technology have empowered
people
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are
usually free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
today because blended learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can learners
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Abkhazia to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
necessity
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better perceive
these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Researchers want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
desire for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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