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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
advancements in
electronic education technology have enabled
humans
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses online.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
elearning institutions
are having to deal with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can organizations
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Malta to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle issues like
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
necessity
to grasp how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Scientists want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This thrilling new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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