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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
talks about
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
advancements in
distance learning technology have enabled
learners
all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are many
subjects that
online learning organizations
are having to consider
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can institutions
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
participants
want
to understand
these
promising new open education
endeavours.
Scholars want
to perceive how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To handle this
expanding
desire for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This definitive new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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