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 fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
deals with
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
developments in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
students
in every nation on earth
to take classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOCs are
mostly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online learning technology organizations
are dealing with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can organizations
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Yemen to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
handle problems like
poor
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 e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
these
important new open education
undertakings.
Students want
to grasp how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
need for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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