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 this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
distance learning make it possible for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in online classes.
These MOOCs are
normally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are several
issues that
online education organizations
have to struggle with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
decent?
How can participants
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
need
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better perceive
these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
People want
to know how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
developing
desire for
information
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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