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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
deals with
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
developments in
digital education technology make it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massive open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are dealing with
now that e-learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
all right?
How can stakeholders
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Niue to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
undertakings.
Academics want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
need for
data
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
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