MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
researches
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
improvements in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take online classes.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These online MOOC courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning technology institutions
are having to deal with
now that elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
certify that
the schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can we
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses?
How can we
handle problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
procurable there is a
expanding
desideratum
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to perceive how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To handle this
growing
need for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education issues.
This interesting new book
also researches the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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