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
which
investigates
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
changes in
online education technology are making it possible for
humans
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes online.
MOOC courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
must deal with
today because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can students
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
participants
desire
to better perceive
these
promising new open educational
endeavours.
Everyone wants
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education resource topics.
This book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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