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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
improvements in
e-learning technology make it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
These online MOOCs are
commonly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
have to consider
today because elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can organizations
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
manage
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
need
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To meet this
increasing
need for
data
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational subjects.
This book
also describes the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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