MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
studies
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
online learning technology have enabled
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to consider
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can participants
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
France to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
necessity
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
Students want
to grasp how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To meet this
increasing
desideratum for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education issues.
This book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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