MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
researches
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
elearning technology are enabling
people
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in online classes.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massive open courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online learning organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can we
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
handle issues like
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
desire
to grasp how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
want
to understand
these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
Academics want
to grasp how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
growing
demand for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This amazing new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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