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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
investigates
topics
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
learning technology enable
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
These MOOCs are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online learning technology organizations
are having to attend to
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can we
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can participants
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better grasp
these
compelling new open educational
endeavours.
Intellectuals want
to understand how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
desideratum for
details
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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