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 the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
addresses
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
changes in
technology-enhanced learning enable
learners
all over the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to struggle with
now that distance learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
get a handle on
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As elearning becomes more
available there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to know how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
desideratum for
details
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This gripping new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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