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 breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
investigates
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
electronic educational technology are empowering
students
in every nation on earth
to be participants in online courses.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massive open online courses are
free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
e-learning technology institutions
are having to attend to
now that e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can students
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
need
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
new open education
endeavours.
Researchers want
to grasp how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
growing
need for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This new book
also studies the
controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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