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 scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
distance learning technology are empowering
students
in nations all aver the world
to take classes online.
Massive open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
distance learning institutions
have to deal with
in 2015 because online education technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can participants
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can we
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
manage problems like
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As online learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
need
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
new open educational
endeavours.
Professors want
to grasp how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
desideratum for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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