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 this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
topics
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for
students
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
e-learning organizations
have to deal with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
assure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can institutions
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
get a handle on
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
need
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Professors
and many other
participants
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
open education
ventures.
Educators want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
developing
desire for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics.
This scholarly new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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