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 scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
addresses
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
advancements in
online learning are empowering
students
in nations all around the world
to be participants in online classes.
MOOC classes are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
learning technology institutions
have to consider
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can we
certify that
the schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can students
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time.
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As electronic education technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
People want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To meet this
expanding
desire for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education topics.
This interesting new book
also studies the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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