MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
reviews
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
humans
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
elearning technology organizations
are dealing with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can we
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
necessity
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
endeavours.
Teachers want
to better understand how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
desire for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This thrilling new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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