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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
advancements in
digital education technology make it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take courses via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
Massive open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
learning technology organizations
are having to consider
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs.
How can we
guarantee that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can organizations
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
get a handle on
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
available there is a
desire
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Universities want
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
expanding
demand for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This exciting new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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