MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
examines
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
online learning technology have made it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online classes.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
learning technology institutions
must deal with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can we
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
desideratum
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
participants
want
to understand
these
exciting new open educational
undertakings.
Scholars want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
crescive
demand for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This interesting new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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