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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
describes
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
elearning technology make it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
MOOC courses are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
e-learning institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can educators
guarantee that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the issues of
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to grasp how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
need
to understand
these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Public servants want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
demand for
details
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This exciting new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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