MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
distance learning enable
people
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
today because online learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
get a handle on
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
need
to perceive how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to understand
these
new open educational
endeavours.
Researchers want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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