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 appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
talks about
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
changes in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to participate in online classes.
These massive open online courses are
normally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
e-learning technology organizations
must deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
handle issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As elearning becomes more
commonplace there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
important new open educational
ventures.
Educators want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
need for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects.
This stimulating new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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