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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
describes
issues
relating to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
gains in
online learning technology are making it possible for
students
in nations all aver the world
to take online classes.
Massive open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
blended learning institutions
are having to deal with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can we
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can participants
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the problems of
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
need
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
new open education
endeavours.
Lecturers want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To meet this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This exciting new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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