MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
deals with
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
electronic education technology have enabled
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
These MOOCs are
customarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are quite a few
topics that
e-learning institutions
are dealing with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can organizations
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
get a handle on
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
demand
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
new open educational
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to comprehend how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
growing
demand for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources.
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