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 fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
elearning have enabled
students
in all parts of the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
customarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
online learning technology institutions
have to consider
now that online education technology is
improving so quickly.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can organizations
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the issues of
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
need
to understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
participants
would like
to understand
these
significant new open education
endeavours.
Trainers want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
demand for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education issues.
This intriguing new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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