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 this book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
reviews
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
New
advancements in
online education technology enable
humans
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
distance learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle problems like
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better understand
these
fascinating new open education
undertakings.
Scientists want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To meet this
crescive
need for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This gripping new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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