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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
researches
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses online.
These MOOCs are
usually free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
e-learning organizations
must deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can students
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
get a handle on
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
Researchers want
to grasp how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This inspiring new book
also describes the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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