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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses online.
These online MOOC courses are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
distance learning institutions
have to consider
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can we
guarantee that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can we
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
necessity
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
undertakings.
Educators want
to perceive how
MOOCs
can be made better.
To meet this
need for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This gripping new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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