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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
considers
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
developments in
distance learning technology have enabled
learners
in nations all aver the world
to participate in courses online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOC classes are
typically free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
online learning technology organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can we
assure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can students
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Seychelles to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
desire
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better comprehend
these
important new open educational
ventures.
Scientists want
to grasp how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
desideratum for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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