MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
developments in
distance learning are enabling
people
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in online classes.
These online MOOC courses are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
distance learning organizations
are having to consider
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can organizations
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
ventures.
People want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
expanding
need for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This authoritative new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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