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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
considers
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
developments in
elearning technology have empowered
people
in every nation on earth
to take online courses.
These MOOCs are
generally free
but do not
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
online learning institutions
are considering
more than ever because blended learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
guarantee that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the issues of
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online learning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Universities want
to comprehend how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This book
also explores the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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