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 this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
considers
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
e-learning technology are empowering
students
all over the world
to participate in classes online.
These MOOC courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
are having to attend to
now that e-learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can we
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
necessity
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Public servants want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
developing
demand for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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