MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
discusses
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
Modern
advancements in
e-learning make it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses online.
These massive open courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
e-learning institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
ensure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can participants
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
inadequate
student 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 online learning becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desire
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Professors
and many other
participants
would like
to better perceive
these
open education
undertakings.
Instructors want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
need for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This interesting new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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