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 this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
e-learning technology have made it possible for
students
in every nation on earth
to take classes online.
These MOOC courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are a variety of
topics that
distance learning institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so rapidly.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can students
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desideratum
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Corporations want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
crescive
need for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This stimulating new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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