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 breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
analyzes
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
distance learning technology make it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in online classes.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These massive open courses are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
online learning organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
deal with the issues of
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
need
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Trainers want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To handle this
need for
facts
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education issues.
This inspiring new book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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