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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
considers
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
The latest
improvements in
electronic education technology are making it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take courses online.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can organizations
assure that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to grasp how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
People want
to gain an understanding of how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
need for
details
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This authoritative new book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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