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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
studies
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
gains in
electronic educational technology enable
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
almost always free
for students 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 many
subjects that
online education institutions
are struggling with
now that distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
ensure that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can students
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
get a handle on
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
necessity
to comprehend how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Scientists want
to comprehend how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
developing
desideratum for
data
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This interesting new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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