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 Around the World is a
edited collection
that
addresses
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
online learning technology enable
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These massive open online courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
learning technology organizations
have to deal with
now that distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
desideratum
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
undertakings.
Professors want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To meet this
need for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This amazing new book
also studies the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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