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.
Find out more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
explores
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
learning technology enable
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
e-learning technology institutions
are having to consider
in 2015 because learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can participants
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
available there is a
desideratum
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
important new open education
ventures.
Scholars want
to perceive how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
desideratum for
data
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This intriguing new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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