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 this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
improvements in
elearning technology are empowering
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes online.
These online MOOCs are
mostly free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
learning technology institutions
are considering
in 2015 because online education technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can we
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
need
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
intriguing new open education
ventures.
Trainers want
to know how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To handle this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This exciting new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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