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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
online learning technology have provided the means for
humans
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in online classes.
These online MOOCs are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
online learning technology institutions
have to consider
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can organizations
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning becomes more
commonplace there is a
need
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
participants
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
new open education
endeavours.
Intellectuals want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
developing
demand for
data
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This definitive new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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