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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
considers
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
advancements in
online learning technology are making it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in online courses.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These massive open courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
e-learning institutions
have to consider
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
ensure that
the schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can students
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Australia to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning becomes more
abundant there is a
desideratum
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
need
to be more aware of
these
significant new open education
ventures.
Trainers want
to perceive how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
developing
desideratum for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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