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 this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
deals with
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
changes in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
online learning institutions
are having to deal with
today because elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can institutions
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage problems like
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
participants
desire
to understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
ventures.
People want
to comprehend how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
To handle this
desideratum for
data
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This thrilling new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
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