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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
describes
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
evolvements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
humans
in nations all around the world
to take online courses.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
MOOC classes are
usually free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can institutions
assure that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can students
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
handle
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desire
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
these
intriguing new open education
endeavours.
Teachers want
to know how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To handle this
desideratum for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational topics.
This book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
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