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 this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
deals with
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
distance learning institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can students
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
People want
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
facts
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education issues.
This exciting new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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