MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
gains in
elearning technology are empowering
learners
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes online.
MOOC courses are
normally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to consider
now that learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can learners
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Instructors want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This scholarly new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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