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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
Modern
improvements in
distance learning technology make it possible for
students
all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These massive online courses are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
elearning technology institutions
are considering
in 2015 because online learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
available there is a
expanding
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
participants
need
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
undertakings.
Intellectuals want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
need for
data
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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