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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
investigates
topics
relating to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
The latest
developments in
elearning technology are providing the means for
humans
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning organizations
are having to struggle with
now that distance learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes?
How can stakeholders
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
open educational
undertakings.
Teachers want
to understand how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
need for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational topics.
This stimulating new book
also discusses the
most important 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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