MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
investigates
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
advances in
blended learning technology make it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
elearning institutions
have to deal with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can stakeholders
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
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
widespread there is a
expanding
desire
to comprehend how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better grasp
these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Teachers want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
need for
details
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education issues.
This dramatic new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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