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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
studies
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
improvements in
elearning technology have provided the means for
students
all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These online MOOC courses are
mostly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
elearning technology organizations
are having to attend to
in 2015 because learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to perceive how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Researchers want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education subjects.
This exciting new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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