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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
issues
relating to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
online education technology have provided the means for
students
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massive online courses are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
online learning institutions
must deal with
today because online learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can we
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Yale University to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
need
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
participants
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
Professors want
to know how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To meet this
need for
data
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This interesting new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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