MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
talks about
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
evolvements in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take courses via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
ordinarily free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can institutions
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
respectable?
How can we
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
deal with the issues of
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to comprehend how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Everyone wants
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
increasing
demand for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education topics.
This amazing new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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