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 the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
discusses
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
people
all around the world
to take part in online courses.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online education institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can participants
assure that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can organizations
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
manage problems like
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
desideratum
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to understand
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to perceive how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
desire for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This amazing new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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