MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
gains in
elearning technology are making it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take classes via the Internet.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
learning technology institutions
are considering
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so fast.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
decent?
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
demand
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Students want
to comprehend how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
developing
need for
facts
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This thrilling new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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