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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
examines
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
gains in
blended learning technology make it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
These online MOOCs are
normally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a lot of
topics that
blended learning institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can participants
make sure that
the training provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can institutions
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
deal with the problems of
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
desire
to comprehend how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
these
open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to comprehend how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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