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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
addresses
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
improvements in
electronic educational technology have enabled
humans
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are
commonly free
for learners 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 quite a few
issues that
online learning organizations
are struggling with
today because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
make sure that
the training provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can learners
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital educational technology becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to understand
these
significant new open education
endeavours.
Researchers want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
demand for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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