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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
changes in
online learning technology are providing the means for
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses online.
These online MOOC courses are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning institutions
have to struggle with
now that distance learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can participants
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Everyone wants
to comprehend how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
need for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education subjects.
This definitive new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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