MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
improvements in
distance learning are making it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in classes online.
These online MOOC courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
learning technology institutions
have to consider
in 2015 because online learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can organizations
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs?
How can organizations
handle problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As online learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
need
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
Instructors want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
developing
desire for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This scholarly new book
also studies the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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