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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
explores
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
improvements in
electronic education technology make it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
Massively open online courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
distance learning organizations
are considering
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can learners
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desideratum
to perceive how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
open education
initiatives.
Instructors want
to know how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
To meet this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This exciting new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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