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.
Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
online learning technology are making it possible for
humans
in nations all around the world
to be participants in courses online.
These online MOOCs are
free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online learning technology organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can organizations
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses?
How can we
deal with the issues of
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As elearning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
desire
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
undertakings.
Universities want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This exciting new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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