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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
studies
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advances in
distance learning technology enable
humans
in every nation on earth
to participate in online courses.
MOOC classes are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
learning technology institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can we
make sure that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
How can we
deal with the problems of
low
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 blended learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
participants
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
new open educational
endeavours.
People want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
desideratum for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This sensational new book
also investigates the
controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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