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 fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
online education technology make it possible for
students
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes online.
These massive open courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online education institutions
are struggling with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can participants
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Canada to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
desideratum
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
desire
to understand
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
experiments.
Educators want
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This interesting new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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