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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
researches
subjects
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
Recent
improvements in
e-learning enable
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
Massively open online courses are
free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
e-learning institutions
have to consider
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
good?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can participants
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Germany to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
handle problems like
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desideratum
to grasp how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
undertakings.
Professors want
to know how
MOOCs
can be made better.
To handle this
increasing
need for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This gripping new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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