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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
investigates
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
evolvements in
digital education technology enable
people
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
These massively open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can we
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
manage issues like
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
desideratum
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
participants
want
to better understand
these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
Teachers want
to comprehend how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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