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 this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
describes
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
online education are enabling
humans
in every nation on earth
to take online courses.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These massive open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
must deal with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
demand
to better understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
undertakings.
Educators want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To handle this
desire for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This dramatic new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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