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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
e-learning technology are enabling
students
in nations all aver the world
to participate in courses online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC classes are
mostly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
e-learning organizations
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can we
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can participants
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
need
to perceive how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
exciting new open educational
undertakings.
Universities want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To handle this
developing
need for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This exciting new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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