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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
considers
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
developments in
elearning have made it possible for
students
in nations all around the world
to be participants in classes online.
MOOC classes are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online learning technology institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
be assured that
the schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can students
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning becomes more
procurable there is a
increasing
desideratum
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
participants
desire
to better understand
these
significant new open educational
endeavours.
Scholars want
to perceive how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To handle this
increasing
need for
facts
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This stimulating new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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