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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
describes
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
gains in
online learning technology are empowering
people
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a lot of
topics that
elearning technology institutions
have to consider
now that distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
decent?
How can we
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage issues like
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
demand
to perceive how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Everyone wants
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
growing
desire for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This definitive new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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