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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
addresses
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
Recent
developments in
elearning technology have made it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online courses.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massively open online courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
elearning institutions
are having to attend to
now that e-learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can we
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
Researchers want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
increasing
desideratum for
details
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This definitive new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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