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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
developments in
online learning technology make it possible for
students
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes online.
These MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
online learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
respectable?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
necessity
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
participants
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
open educational
initiatives.
Scholars want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
desire for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This interesting new book
also discusses the
major 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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