MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
elearning technology are making it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take online courses.
These online MOOC courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
online learning organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better comprehend
these
new open education
endeavours.
Educators want
to better understand how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
developing
need for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This stimulating new book
also articulates the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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