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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
topics
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
advancements in
e-learning technology are providing the means for
students
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
blended learning institutions
are dealing with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can institutions
assure that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
handle
inadequate
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 blended learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
need
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
Researchers want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To handle this
growing
desideratum for
details
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education issues.
This interesting new book
also studies the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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