MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
explores
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for
people
all around the world
to take part in online courses.
These massive open online courses are
free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
distance learning institutions
are struggling with
today because online education technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
certify that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can we
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Everybody wants
to know how
MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This gripping new book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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