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 Around the World is a
book
which
examines
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
online learning technology are making it possible for
humans
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes online.
These MOOCs are
almost always free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a lot of
topics that
elearning organizations
are considering
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can institutions
assure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can institutions
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning becomes more
abundant there is a
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
these
exciting new open educational
undertakings.
Educators want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To meet this
increasing
demand for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education resource issues.
This gripping new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
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