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 this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
issues
having to do with open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advances in
digital education technology are enabling
students
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
These massively open online courses are
free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are many
topics that
online education organizations
have to consider
today because elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
undertakings.
Students want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
growing
demand for
information
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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