MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
subjects
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
blended learning technology are empowering
students
all over the world
to participate in online courses.
Massively open online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
blended learning institutions
have to struggle with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can educators
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
decent?
How can we
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC courses?
How can organizations
manage
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Corporations want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also investigates the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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