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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
studies
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
advancements in
elearning are making it possible for
students
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses online.
These massive open online courses are
usually free
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 many
topics that
online education organizations
are having to deal with
in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so rapidly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can students
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can educators
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
necessity
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
participants
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Corporations want
to know how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
desideratum for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This intriguing new book
also articulates the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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