MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
online education technology are providing the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to take courses online.
These massively open online courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are a lot of
issues that
distance learning organizations
have to consider
now that e-learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can participants
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can participants
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
handle problems like
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desideratum
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
need
to better understand
these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
Intellectuals want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
demand for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource topics.
This authoritative new book
also researches the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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