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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
improvements in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
students
all around the world
to be participants in online classes.
These massive online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online learning institutions
are having to attend to
in 2015 because online education technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can institutions
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
France to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
desideratum
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
ventures.
Scientists want
to gain an understanding of how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
demand for
details
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues.
This new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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