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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
considers
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
changes in
online learning technology have made it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
distance learning institutions
have to consider
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can we
certify that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can learners
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
manage issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
demand
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
participants
want
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
endeavours.
Public servants want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
need for
data
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This inspiring new book
also studies the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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