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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
describes
issues
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in online classes.
These massive online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
online education organizations
are struggling with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can students
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
open educational
ventures.
Scholars want
to comprehend how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This interesting new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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