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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
researches
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
technology-enhanced learning have enabled
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
elearning organizations
have to consider
today because distance learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can participants
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
deal with the problems of
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desideratum
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
open educational
ventures.
Educators want
to perceive how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This thrilling new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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