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 this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
articulates
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to be participants in courses online.
These online MOOCs are
mostly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
learning technology organizations
are struggling with
now that learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can participants
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
available there is a
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
compelling new open education
undertakings.
Public servants want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
desire for
details
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational subjects.
This inspiring new book
also describes the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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