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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
online education technology are enabling
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massive open courses are
usually free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
are having to consider
now that online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle problems like
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
necessity
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better grasp
these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Academics want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This dramatic new book
also analyzes the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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