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 breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
describes
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
gains in
online learning technology have enabled
students
in nations all around the world
to take online classes.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massive online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning organizations
are having to attend to
in 2015 because online education technology is
developing so fast.
How can we
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can learners
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Palau to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
available there is a
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Intellectuals want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
desideratum for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This definitive new book
also studies the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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