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 this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
studies
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
changes in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
people
all around the world
to be participants in online courses.
These online MOOC courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
are having to consider
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can participants
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital educational technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
these
important new open education
undertakings.
Lecturers want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This gripping new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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