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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
describes
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
electronic educational technology are enabling
students
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC courses are
commonly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can we
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desideratum
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better perceive
these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Researchers want
to perceive how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
desideratum for
information
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This scholarly new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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