MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
e-learning have made it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in online classes.
These massive open online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
blended learning organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can institutions
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
need
to understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
initiatives.
Scientists want
to grasp how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
demand for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education issues.
This inspiring new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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