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 educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
considers
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
people
all over the world
to be participants in classes online.
These massively open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
have to consider
now that elearning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can participants
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
desire
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
undertakings.
Researchers want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
developing
desire for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This dramatic new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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