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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
issues
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
developments in
elearning technology are enabling
people
in nations all around the world
to be participants in online classes.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOC courses are
ordinarily free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
e-learning technology organizations
must deal with
today because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Jordan to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desire
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
undertakings.
People want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This exciting new book
also investigates the
controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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