MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
learning technology have enabled
students
in nations all around the world
to take online courses.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC classes are
commonly free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can participants
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desire
to perceive how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
demand for
data
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This interesting new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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