MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
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
that
addresses
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
online learning technology have empowered
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
mostly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
distance learning organizations
must deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can learners
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
necessity
to better understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
undertakings.
Universities want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
need for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education subjects.
This gripping new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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