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 this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
evolvements in
online education technology have made it possible for
learners
in nations all around the world
to be participants in classes online.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
online learning technology organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can students
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
handle issues like
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
need
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
important new open educational
endeavours.
Scientists want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
facts
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This exciting new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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