MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
issues
relating to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
improvements in
learning technology are making it possible for
learners
all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning technology organizations
must deal with
now that elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can participants
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can participants
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
available there is a
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
undertakings.
Lecturers want
to gain an understanding of how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
demand for
data
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education issues.
This book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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