MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
addresses
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
advancements in
learning technology have made it possible for
students
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses online.
These MOOC courses are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can we
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle issues like
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desideratum
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better perceive
these
open educational
ventures.
Lecturers want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
increasing
desire for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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