MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
explores
topics
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses.
Modern
developments in
distance learning have made it possible for
students
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses online.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning organizations
are struggling with
now that blended learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the training provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
get a handle on
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Everyone wants
to understand how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
To satisfy this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This inspiring new book
also addresses the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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