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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
changes in
distance learning technology are empowering
students
in nations all around the world
to take part in online classes.
These online MOOCs are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online learning technology organizations
are considering
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
demand
to understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
these
important new open educational
ventures.
Scholars want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
crescive
desideratum for
data
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education topics.
This intriguing new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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