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 the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
considers
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
learners
in nations all around the world
to take courses via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
elearning organizations
are struggling with
today because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
assure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
new open education
experiments.
Educators want
to perceive how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
need for
facts
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This scholarly new book
also researches the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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