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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
evolvements in
distance learning are empowering
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These online MOOC courses are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online education institutions
are considering
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can we
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
need
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
participants
need
to better grasp
these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Academics want
to know how
MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
information
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education subjects.
This dramatic new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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