MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
examines
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
e-learning technology have empowered
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses online.
MOOC classes are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
must deal with
now that online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can students
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
manage
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to grasp how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
need for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This scholarly new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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