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 the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
studies
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
distance learning technology are empowering
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
elearning organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can learners
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
participants
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
open educational
ventures.
Scholars want
to grasp how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This gripping new book
also articulates the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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