MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
e-learning technology have provided the means for
students
in nations all around the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These MOOC courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
distance learning institutions
have to deal with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can we
certify that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can participants
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
India to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
demand
to be aware of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Trainers want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
expanding
desideratum for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This authoritative new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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