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 Around the World is a
edited collection
which
addresses
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
elearning technology enable
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
MOOC classes are
usually free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
learning technology institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can organizations
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
Teachers want
to know how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
developing
need for
facts
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This stimulating new book
also articulates the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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