MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
explores
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning are empowering
humans
all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are a lot of
topics that
online learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can organizations
assure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can students
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As electronic educational technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
desideratum
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Intellectuals want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
expanding
need for
information
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This sensational new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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