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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
distance learning technology are empowering
students
all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
learning technology institutions
are having to deal with
in 2015 because online education technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
assure that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can learners
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
increasing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Trainers want
to grasp how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
growing
need for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This stimulating new book
also describes the
controversies associated with
these MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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