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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
addresses
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
electronic educational technology have provided the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These massive open courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online learning institutions
are considering
now that elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can institutions
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
India to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
desideratum
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
open educational
ventures.
Everyone wants
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
increasing
need for
details
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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