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.
Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
investigates
issues
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
distance learning are making it possible for
learners
all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can participants
guarantee that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
need
to understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Instructors want
to perceive how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To handle this
crescive
need for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This inspiring new book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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