MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
describes
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
gains in
online education technology are enabling
learners
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
e-learning organizations
are considering
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As online education becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
desire
to understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
new open educational
ventures.
Instructors want
to comprehend how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
expanding
demand for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This amazing new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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