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 this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
people
in every nation on earth
to participate in courses online.
Massively open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
blended learning institutions
must deal with
today because elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can organizations
assure that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
United States to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Public servants want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics.
This authoritative new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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