MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
online education are empowering
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take classes online.
MOOC courses are
free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are struggling with
today because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can we
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
get a handle on
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
experiments.
Researchers want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
desideratum for
facts
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational issues.
This stimulating new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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