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 the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
New
evolvements in
elearning technology are making it possible for
students
in nations all around the world
to take part in online classes.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These massively open online courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
online learning institutions
have to struggle with
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
get a handle on
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
need
to better understand
these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
Academics want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
increasing
need for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects.
This inspiring new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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