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 educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
describes
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
customarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning technology institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can we
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
procurable there is a
desire
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to comprehend how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
developing
need for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education issues.
This exciting new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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