MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
explores
topics
relevant to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
learning technology have made it possible for
people
all around the world
to be participants in courses online.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
These massive open courses are
almost always free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
e-learning organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can institutions
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As online learning becomes more
available there is a
desire
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
participants
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
Corporations want
to comprehend how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To handle this
increasing
need for
details
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This stimulating new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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