MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online classes.
These massive online courses are
usually free
for learners 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 a variety of
topics that
e-learning technology institutions
are considering
today because online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can students
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
United States to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
demand
to better understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
important new open education
ventures.
Instructors want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
crescive
need for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This exciting new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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