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 this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
evolvements in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
students
all around the world
to take online classes.
These online MOOCs are
mostly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
distance learning organizations
are having to attend to
today because learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can learners
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
demand
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
fascinating new open education
undertakings.
Everybody wants
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
demand for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This exciting new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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