MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
distance learning have provided the means for
people
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes online.
MOOC courses are
normally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
distance learning organizations
have to deal with
today because learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can we
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
compelling new open education
ventures.
People want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
growing
desideratum for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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