MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
explores
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
distance learning technology make it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These online MOOC courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can participants
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Qatar to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
open education
experiments.
Students want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This scholarly new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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