MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online classes.
These MOOC classes are
normally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
learning technology institutions
have to deal with
in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
certify that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can institutions
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
handle problems like
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Corporations
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Scholars want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
desideratum for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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