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 definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
considers
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
distance learning have enabled
students
all over the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
commonly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
e-learning institutions
are having to struggle with
now that blended learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can organizations
certify that
the schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can organizations
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Cambodia to conduct these MOOC courses?
How can institutions
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
these
interesting new open educational
ventures.
Students want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
To satisfy this
expanding
need for
data
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This gripping new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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