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
that
talks about
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advances in
online learning technology are empowering
people
all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
e-learning organizations
have to deal with
today because e-learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can participants
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle issues like
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
abundant there is a
need
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
these
compelling new open educational
endeavours.
Public servants want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To satisfy this
developing
demand for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This interesting new book
also addresses the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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