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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
considers
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Brand new
evolvements in
online learning technology are empowering
humans
all around the world
to take part in online classes.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
MOOC courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can we
assure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle problems like
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
necessity
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
participants
want
to better comprehend
these
open education
initiatives.
Academics want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
expanding
desideratum for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This stimulating new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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