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 cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
examines
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
elearning technology have made it possible for
students
all over the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are struggling with
now that online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
guarantee that
the schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can participants
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
participants
need
to better grasp
these
compelling new open educational
undertakings.
Scientists want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This interesting new book
also researches the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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