MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
describes
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advances in
e-learning technology have provided the means for
humans
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
MOOC courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
e-learning organizations
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can organizations
guarantee that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can participants
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
endeavours.
Academics want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
desideratum for
information
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This exciting new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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