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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
blended learning technology are empowering
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
These massive open online courses are
normally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are many
issues that
e-learning institutions
are dealing with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can we
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to perceive how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
want
to understand
these
intriguing new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to grasp how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
need for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This inspiring new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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