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 this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for
people
all over the world
to take part in courses online.
These massive online courses are
typically free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
online learning institutions
have to struggle with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
New Caledonia to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
necessity
to understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
Intellectuals want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education issues.
This inspiring new book
also researches the
most important controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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