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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
describes
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
digital education technology make it possible for
people
all over the world
to participate in online classes.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are many
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because online education technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can participants
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
desideratum
to grasp how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
participants
need
to better perceive
these
intriguing new open education
endeavours.
Universities want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
expanding
desideratum for
details
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This interesting new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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