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 definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
analyzes
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advances in
distance learning technology have empowered
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes online.
These massively open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning technology institutions
are dealing with
today because distance learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can students
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Scholars want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
growing
need for
data
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This new book
also studies the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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