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 this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
explores
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
improvements in
learning technology make it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
commonly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
online learning technology institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can students
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can we
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
need
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Educators want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This scholarly new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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