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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
changes in
blended learning have enabled
people
all over the world
to take courses online.
These MOOCs are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online education institutions
have to deal with
today because elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can learners
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Aland to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desire
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Lecturers want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
need for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This scholarly new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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