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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
learners
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
commonly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
learning technology organizations
must deal with
now that e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can institutions
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
get a handle on
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
demand
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Professors
and numerous other
participants
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
open educational
initiatives.
Trainers want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This thrilling new book
also considers the
key 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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