MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
topics
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
blended learning technology make it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to participate in courses online.
These massive open courses are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can we
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
deal with the problems of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
undertakings.
Teachers want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
need for
data
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This inspiring new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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