MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
issues
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
The latest
advancements in
distance learning have provided the means for
learners
in nations all around the world
to participate in online courses.
These massive online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a lot of
topics that
elearning technology organizations
have to consider
now that online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can institutions
ensure that
the schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can we
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Canada to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
get a handle on
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
new open education
ventures.
Trainers want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This inspiring new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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