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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
subjects
relating to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
e-learning technology have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
These online MOOCs are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
blended learning organizations
must deal with
now that elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can institutions
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
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
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
necessity
to be aware of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
desire
to better understand
these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Trainers want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
increasing
demand for
facts
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This interesting new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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