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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
addresses
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
changes in
distance learning technology make it possible for
people
all over the world
to take classes online.
These online MOOCs are
commonly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning organizations
are dealing with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can learners
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
deal with
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
necessity
to grasp how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
these
intriguing new open educational
endeavours.
Educators want
to comprehend how
MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
demand for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource topics.
This authoritative new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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