MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
issues
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
elearning technology make it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to participate in online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC classes are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
e-learning institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can we
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can organizations
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
demand
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Professors
and lots of other
participants
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
Corporations want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This dramatic new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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