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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
investigates
subjects
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
distance learning make it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These massively open online courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
elearning organizations
have to struggle with
today because blended learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can institutions
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Canada to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
manage issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
People want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To handle this
crescive
need for
facts
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education subjects.
This authoritative new book
also studies the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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