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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
subjects
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
advancements in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
people
all over the world
to participate in courses online.
These MOOC classes are
mostly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning technology institutions
have to consider
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can participants
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Researchers want
to grasp how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
need for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This intriguing new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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