MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
reviews
topics
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
improvements in
technology-enhanced learning make it possible for
humans
in nations all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
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 massive open courses are
normally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
now that online education technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can participants
ensure that
the training provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can participants
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
demand
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
these
significant new open education
undertakings.
Scientists want
to better understand how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
desideratum for
data
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This exciting new book
also analyzes the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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