MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
online learning technology are making it possible for
learners
all over the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
MOOC courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are quite a few
issues that
online learning institutions
must deal with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can institutions
ensure that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can learners
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
demand
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
undertakings.
Trainers want
to perceive how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To satisfy this
desire for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This stimulating new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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