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 fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
electronic educational technology are empowering
learners
in nations all around the world
to take part in online courses.
Massively open online courses are
almost always free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
e-learning organizations
must deal with
now that elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can institutions
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As elearning becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
need
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
participants
need
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
ventures.
People want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
need for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This new book
also researches the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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