MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
analyzes
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advances in
distance learning technology make it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes online.
MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
e-learning technology institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because online education technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can institutions
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital learning becomes more
procurable there is a
necessity
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
new open education
undertakings.
Scientists want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desire for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This thrilling new book
also describes the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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