MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
explores
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
New
developments in
distance learning technology make it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses online.
MOOC classes are
normally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
e-learning technology organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the training provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
procurable there is a
expanding
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
ventures.
Lecturers want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
increasing
need for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This gripping new book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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