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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
addresses
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
electronic educational technology enable
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOC classes are
commonly free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
distance learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can learners
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Israel to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
undertakings.
Scholars want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
increasing
need for
data
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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