MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
talks about
topics
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
Modern
developments in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
These massive open online courses are
usually free
for students 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 quite a few
subjects that
e-learning institutions
have to consider
now that online education technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can students
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Niger to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
necessity
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
desire
to understand
these
exciting new open educational
experiments.
Everyone wants
to better understand how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
need for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This authoritative new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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