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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
examines
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
gains in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
humans
in every nation on earth
to be participants in classes online.
MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
e-learning institutions
are having to struggle with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so fast.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can we
certify that
the schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can institutions
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
deal with
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desideratum
to perceive how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
People want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
facts
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This stimulating new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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