MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
explores
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
elearning technology have made it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
Massive open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so quickly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As electronic educational technology becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
demand
to perceive how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Scholars want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
growing
desideratum for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This interesting new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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