MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
online learning technology have made it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These online MOOC courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
distance learning organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Comoros to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
abundant there is a
need
to grasp how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
open education
initiatives.
People want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
growing
need for
details
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This dramatic new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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