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 the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
considers
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
gains in
e-learning technology are enabling
people
in nations all around the world
to take online courses.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
These massive open courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
e-learning technology organizations
have to deal with
today because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can we
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOC classes?
How can organizations
manage issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Professors want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
growing
demand for
knowledge
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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