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 this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
investigates
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
elearning technology are providing the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning organizations
are dealing with
today because elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can organizations
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
manage problems like
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As online learning becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
need
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Professors
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
interesting new open educational
ventures.
Scientists want
to grasp how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
crescive
need for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This gripping new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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