MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
studies
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
developments in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
blended learning institutions
have to deal with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can learners
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Belize to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
manage
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
desideratum
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
endeavours.
People want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
desideratum for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This sensational new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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