MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
topics
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
distance learning technology make it possible for
students
in nations all around the world
to take classes online.
These MOOC classes are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
e-learning technology organizations
have to deal with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can participants
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can we
get a handle on
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
want
to better perceive
these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Everyone wants
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
need for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This exciting new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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