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.
Find out more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
considers
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
improvements in
online learning technology have provided the means for
people
all over the world
to take part in online classes.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
online learning technology institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
handle
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
desideratum
to perceive how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
need
to better grasp
these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to grasp how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
increasing
need for
data
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This stimulating new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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