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 fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
explores
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
gains in
elearning technology have made it possible for
learners
in nations all around the world
to be participants in courses online.
These MOOCs are
almost always 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 many
subjects that
distance learning institutions
have to consider
now that online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
good?
How can learners
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Bolivia to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
participants
need
to better comprehend
these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Universities want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
desire for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This stimulating new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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