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.
Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
subjects
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses.
The latest
advancements in
online education technology are enabling
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in online classes.
Massively open online courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
have to struggle with
in 2015 because learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can we
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can learners
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
handle issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
desire
to understand
these
significant new open educational
endeavours.
Universities want
to perceive how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
growing
need for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This intriguing new book
also studies the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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