MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
evolvements in
elearning have made it possible for
students
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in online courses.
These online MOOCs are
normally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are several
subjects that
learning technology organizations
are having to consider
today because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
manage
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
endeavours.
Instructors want
to know how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
To respond to this
increasing
desideratum for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also addresses the
key 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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