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 the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
evolvements in
online learning technology make it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
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 several
topics that
online learning organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can participants
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to grasp how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
desideratum for
facts
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This dramatic new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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