MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
reviews
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
blended learning technology have enabled
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in online courses.
These massive open online courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
learning technology institutions
are considering
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can stakeholders
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
demand
to grasp how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
endeavours.
Academics want
to understand how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
facts
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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