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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
advancements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These online MOOC courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
online education organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
guarantee that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Instructors want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
need for
details
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This intriguing new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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