MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
analyzes
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
advancements in
online education technology are making it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These online MOOCs are
almost always free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
elearning institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can organizations
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
necessity
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
desire
to understand
the outcomes of these
open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
demand for
details
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education topics.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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