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 authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
students
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses online.
These massive open online courses are
usually free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
must deal with
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can institutions
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Monaco to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As distance learning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desideratum
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
participants
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
new open education
undertakings.
Trainers want
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
demand for
facts
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This stimulating new book
also articulates the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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