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 this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
investigates
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
elearning technology have made it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to take online classes.
These MOOCs are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
elearning technology institutions
must deal with
now that learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can students
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
United States to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
manage problems like
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
participants
need
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Researchers want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desire for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This inspiring new book
also articulates the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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