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.
Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
investigates
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
gains in
elearning have made it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes online.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
e-learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can learners
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
participants
would like
to better perceive
these
promising new open educational
undertakings.
Researchers want
to understand how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
To satisfy this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational subjects.
This new book
also describes the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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