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 fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
Recent
gains in
online learning enable
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are many
issues that
online learning organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
desire
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better perceive
these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Scientists want
to comprehend how
MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
demand for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects.
This thrilling new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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