MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
investigates
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
developments in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
students
all over the world
to take part in online courses.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
ensure that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can we
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Gambia to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
want
to understand
these
important new open educational
ventures.
Lecturers want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
increasing
need for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This scholarly new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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