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 this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
improvements in
electronic educational technology are empowering
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
almost always free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
elearning technology institutions
are having to consider
now that distance learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Algeria to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
desideratum
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
new open educational
initiatives.
Professors want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
To respond to this
increasing
desire for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education issues.
This gripping new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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