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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
reviews
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
students
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes online.
These MOOC classes are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are considering
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so fast.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can students
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these MOOC courses?
How can we
deal with the issues of
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
necessity
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
ventures.
Students want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
desideratum for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This thrilling new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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