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 breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
describes
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
developments in
e-learning technology are providing the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
elearning organizations
are having to deal with
today because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
all right?
How can students
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Twitter to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
abundant there is a
desire
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
open educational
ventures.
Researchers want
to grasp how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
expanding
desideratum for
details
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This scholarly new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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