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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
studies
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning are empowering
learners
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes online.
These massive online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
distance learning organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
respectable?
How can organizations
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
widespread there is a
demand
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
Everyone wants
to know how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
To respond to this
desideratum for
data
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This scholarly new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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