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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
issues
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
improvements in
technology-enhanced learning are empowering
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses online.
Massively open online courses are
almost always free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning organizations
must deal with
now that learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
certify that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
decent?
How can organizations
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can participants
manage problems like
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
demand for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This book
also describes the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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