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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are quite a few
topics that
e-learning technology institutions
must deal with
today because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can participants
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Guam to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
need
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
initiatives.
People want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
demand for
details
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This stimulating new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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