MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
investigates
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
students
in nations all around the world
to take courses online.
Massively open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
learning technology organizations
are dealing with
now that distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
be assured that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can participants
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Tajikistan to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can educators
deal with
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
participants
need
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
important new open education
initiatives.
Universities want
to know how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
crescive
need for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This interesting new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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