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.
Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
considers
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
learning technology are providing the means for
students
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online courses.
These MOOC courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
e-learning organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can organizations
be assured that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can organizations
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle problems like
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better comprehend
these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Academics want
to grasp how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
information
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This amazing new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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