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 appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
elearning technology have enabled
learners
in nations all aver the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOC classes are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are several
issues that
online learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can we
assure that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can learners
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
deal with the problems of
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
need
to comprehend how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Researchers want
to gain an understanding of how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
developing
desire for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This thrilling new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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