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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
e-learning technology are providing the means for
people
all over the world
to be participants in classes online.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
Massively open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
learning technology organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can we
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses?
How can educators
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education becomes more
available there is a
increasing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
participants
need
to understand
these
intriguing new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
need for
details
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education topics.
This new book
also describes the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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