MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
deals with
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
digital education technology are empowering
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes online.
These online MOOCs are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online learning technology organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can participants
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
handle issues like
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desire
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Professors
and lots of other
participants
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
new open education
undertakings.
Students want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This inspiring new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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