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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
articulates
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
people
all over the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
elearning institutions
must deal with
now that e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the problems of
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As online learning becomes more
available there is a
need
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
Researchers want
to know how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
demand for
data
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This gripping new book
also investigates the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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