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 the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
considers
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
improvements in
e-learning technology have made it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online classes.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
need
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
new open education
ventures.
Everybody wants
to comprehend how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
details
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education topics.
This book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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