MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
describes
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
evolvements in
online learning are making it possible for
students
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes online.
These online MOOC courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online education institutions
are dealing with
now that learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As e-learning becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
participants
desire
to understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Students want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To satisfy this
developing
demand for
information
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education subjects.
This authoritative new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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