MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
reviews
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
online learning technology are making it possible for
humans
all over the world
to take courses via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
ordinarily free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online learning technology organizations
are having to consider
now that elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can students
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Mongolia to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
handle problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
undertakings.
Instructors want
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
desire for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
these massive open courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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