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 the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
subjects
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
changes in
technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for
humans
in nations all around the world
to take courses via the Internet.
These online MOOC courses are
usually free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
respectable?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
manage
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As online learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Scholars want
to gain an understanding of how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
desideratum for
data
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational topics.
This scholarly new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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