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 the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
investigates
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advances in
online learning technology are providing the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes online.
These MOOC courses are
typically free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
must deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can organizations
assure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can we
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
necessity
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
participants
need
to better comprehend
these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
Students want
to better understand how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
desire for
facts
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education topics.
This intriguing new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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