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 the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
addresses
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
distance learning technology have empowered
students
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC courses are
normally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
elearning organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
all right?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
demand
to perceive how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
these
significant new open educational
experiments.
Scientists want
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource topics.
This definitive new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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