MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
investigates
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
digital education technology have empowered
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online learning organizations
are having to struggle with
today because e-learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can students
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Bouvet Island to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can organizations
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As e-learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
new open educational
initiatives.
Teachers want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
demand for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This dramatic new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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