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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
reviews
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
developments in
elearning have empowered
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a lot of
topics that
elearning institutions
have to consider
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can learners
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
deal with the problems of
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to perceive how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
demand for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This intriguing new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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