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 the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
talks about
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
students
all around the world
to participate in courses online.
These massive open courses are
typically 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
subjects that
e-learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can educators
guarantee that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Lecturers want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
expanding
desire for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This new book
also explores 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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