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 this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
discusses
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
electronic education technology are enabling
humans
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes online.
MOOCs are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are dealing with
today because elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
respectable?
How can organizations
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Oman to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
get a handle on
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
available there is a
demand
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Scientists want
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To satisfy this
developing
need for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects.
This authoritative new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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