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 the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
elearning technology have made it possible for
humans
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOC courses are
usually free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
distance learning organizations
are considering
now that learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can we
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Laos to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As distance learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
desire
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
undertakings.
Corporations want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
increasing
need for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This exciting new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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