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 educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
explores
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
electronic educational technology are empowering
humans
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in online classes.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
These online MOOCs are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are having to deal with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
ensure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can stakeholders
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
United States to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
these
interesting new open educational
ventures.
People want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
increasing
demand for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects.
This inspiring new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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