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 this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
analyzes
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
elearning technology are empowering
humans
in every nation on earth
to be participants in courses online.
MOOC courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
elearning organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
guarantee that
the teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can we
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
manage issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Lecturers want
to know how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desire for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education subjects.
This sensational new book
also articulates the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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