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 the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
online learning technology are enabling
students
all over the world
to take part in online classes.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online learning organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
make sure that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can learners
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
participants
need
to understand
these
open educational
endeavours.
Students want
to comprehend how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
demand for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education issues.
This interesting new book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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