MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
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 Around the World is a
book
that
describes
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
elearning technology have made it possible for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take online classes.
MOOC courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
elearning organizations
are dealing with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can we
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
necessity
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
expanding
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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