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 appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
addresses
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
New
gains in
distance learning technology are enabling
people
in nations all around the world
to take classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
e-learning institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
abundant there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better grasp
these
intriguing new open educational
initiatives.
Instructors want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
facts
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This gripping new book
also articulates the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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