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 informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
improvements in
technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for
students
all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These online MOOC courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
distance learning institutions
are struggling with
now that distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can we
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Egypt to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning becomes more
available there is a
developing
desideratum
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Students want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
need for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This sensational new book
also investigates the
controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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