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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
addresses
subjects
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
improvements in
distance learning are providing the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massive open online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are considering
in 2015 because learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can participants
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
desire
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Academics want
to know how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To handle this
crescive
desideratum for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This intriguing new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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