MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
addresses
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
gains in
elearning technology are providing the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in online courses.
These massive online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are several
subjects that
e-learning technology organizations
are having to consider
today because elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can organizations
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
participants
would like
to better perceive
these
significant new open educational
undertakings.
Scholars want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational topics.
This scholarly new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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