MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
deals with
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
improvements in
electronic educational technology have provided the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These massively open online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online learning organizations
must deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can students
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Iran to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
participants
need
to be more aware of
these
new open education
undertakings.
Researchers want
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
crescive
need for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This dramatic new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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