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 the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
investigates
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
advances in
distance learning technology have empowered
students
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses online.
Massive open online courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online learning institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
all right?
How can we
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
promising new open education
endeavours.
Researchers want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To meet this
growing
desideratum for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This sensational new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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