MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
discusses
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
digital education technology make it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
ordinarily free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because online education technology is
developing so quickly.
How can we
assure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can organizations
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle problems like
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
desideratum
to comprehend how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
need for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This interesting new book
also studies the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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