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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning have empowered
learners
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These online MOOC courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
distance learning organizations
have to struggle with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs.
How can we
assure that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Niger to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
undertakings.
Trainers want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
crescive
desire for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects.
This sensational new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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