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 the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
analyzes
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
evolvements in
distance learning are making it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
These massively open online courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning institutions
are having to attend to
now that distance learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can we
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can institutions
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desideratum
to better understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
participants
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Everybody wants
to comprehend how
MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
demand for
data
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This exciting new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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