MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
investigates
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
changes in
electronic education technology make it possible for
students
in nations all around the world
to be participants in online courses.
These massive online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
distance learning institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can learners
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
handle problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
stakeholders
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to perceive how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
demand for
data
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This stimulating new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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