MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
explores
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
online education technology have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take courses online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOCs are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
distance learning organizations
have to struggle with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can participants
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Oman to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Scholars
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
Scientists want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
need for
details
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This exciting new book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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