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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
addresses
issues
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
gains in
elearning technology are providing the means for
students
all around the world
to take courses via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can participants
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can students
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desire
to comprehend how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
these
intriguing new open educational
undertakings.
Public servants want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
developing
desire for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This dramatic new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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