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 the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
addresses
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
gains in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
humans
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in courses online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
MOOC classes are
almost always free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are several
topics that
e-learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can institutions
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
commonplace there is a
desideratum
to comprehend how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
open educational
ventures.
Scholars want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
need for
data
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This interesting new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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