MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
considers
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
blended learning technology have empowered
learners
in nations all around the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
customarily free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
elearning institutions
are considering
now that learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can organizations
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
stakeholders
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
Instructors want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
desire for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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