MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
studies
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
electronic educational technology are making it possible for
learners
in nations all around the world
to participate in online classes.
These MOOC classes are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning technology institutions
are having to deal with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can learners
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As electronic educational technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
need
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
intriguing new open education
ventures.
Intellectuals want
to grasp how
MOOCs
can be made better.
To satisfy this
developing
need for
data
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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