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 breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
explores
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
New
developments in
online education are enabling
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in online classes.
Massive open online courses are
typically free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
online learning organizations
are considering
now that distance learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can educators
certify that
the instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can participants
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to perceive how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
To meet this
need for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This gripping new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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