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 the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
advancements in
distance learning technology make it possible for
humans
all around the world
to take part in online classes.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
online learning technology institutions
are considering
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can students
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Bahrain to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle issues like
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
participants
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
undertakings.
Scientists want
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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