MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
studies
issues
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
e-learning have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
elearning organizations
are considering
now that online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can we
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can learners
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
manage
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
procurable there is a
expanding
need
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
open education
endeavours.
Everyone wants
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
To satisfy this
developing
demand for
data
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This stimulating new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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