MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
changes in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
humans
in every nation on earth
to be participants in online classes.
Massively open online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
e-learning technology organizations
are having to consider
in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so rapidly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can participants
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Educators want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
desire for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This definitive new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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