MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
improvements in
learning technology are providing the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to be participants in online classes.
Massively open online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
elearning institutions
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the training provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can institutions
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
need
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
undertakings.
Scientists want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects.
This gripping new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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