MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
changes in
e-learning make it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
almost always free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
elearning technology organizations
are considering
now that technology-enhanced learning is
improving so rapidly.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can we
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
United States to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
crescive
desideratum for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This authoritative new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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