MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
The latest
improvements in
elearning have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massively open online courses are
free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
certify that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can learners
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can educators
manage issues like
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
necessity
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
endeavours.
Researchers want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
crescive
need for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This interesting new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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