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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
examines
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
gains in
elearning are empowering
students
all around the world
to take part in online classes.
MOOC classes are
typically free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are several
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are considering
now that e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
How can participants
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to comprehend how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Everybody wants
to understand how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To meet this
desire for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education subjects.
This intriguing new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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