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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
deals with
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
improvements in
blended learning technology have empowered
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in online classes.
These massive open courses are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online learning technology institutions
are struggling with
today because elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can participants
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can participants
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
open education
ventures.
Teachers want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
growing
desire for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This dramatic new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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