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 Around the World is a
edited collection
which
considers
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
distance learning technology make it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning technology organizations
are dealing with
now that e-learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can participants
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage issues like
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
need
to understand
these
important new open educational
endeavours.
Researchers want
to gain an understanding of how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
need for
data
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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