MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
issues
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
improvements in
e-learning technology are enabling
people
in all parts of the world
to take online classes.
These massively open online courses are
mostly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
distance learning organizations
are having to attend to
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can learners
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Albania to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
need
to grasp how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Universities want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
desire for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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