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.
Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
analyzes
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
elearning technology are empowering
students
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
e-learning technology organizations
have to consider
today because online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can we
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can students
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with the problems of
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
stakeholders
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
open educational
ventures.
Teachers want
to perceive how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
developing
desideratum for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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