MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
distance learning technology are empowering
humans
all over the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online learning technology organizations
must deal with
today because online learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can organizations
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
handle problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
need
to better grasp
these
interesting new open educational
undertakings.
Scientists want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
need for
information
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This intriguing new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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