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 this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
developments in
digital education technology are making it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in online courses.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
elearning institutions
are having to struggle with
now that elearning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can stakeholders
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Serbia to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
participants
want
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Lecturers want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
demand for
details
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education subjects.
This dramatic new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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