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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
considers
issues
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning have enabled
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC classes are
usually free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
elearning organizations
must deal with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can we
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
desire
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Educators want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
increasing
desideratum for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This inspiring new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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