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 this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
improvements in
online education technology are making it possible for
humans
in nations all aver the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
usually free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
guarantee that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can learners
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Japan to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As blended learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
interesting new open education
initiatives.
Professors want
to understand how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To meet this
desire for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This amazing new book
also researches the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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