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 this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
digital education technology have provided the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take classes online.
MOOC classes are
mostly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Egypt to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
demand
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
endeavours.
Public servants want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desire for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational topics.
This sensational new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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