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 the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
improvements in
elearning technology have empowered
learners
in nations all around the world
to be participants in online courses.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These MOOCs are
usually free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can learners
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As distance learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
desideratum
to perceive how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Professors
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Scientists want
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
expanding
desire for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This interesting new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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