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 breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
explores
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
digital education technology are empowering
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
MOOC courses are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are many
subjects that
learning technology organizations
are having to attend to
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can institutions
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
low
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Universities want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs
can be made better.
To meet this
developing
desire for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This intriguing new book
also investigates the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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