MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
evolvements in
distance learning technology are enabling
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in online courses.
These massive open online courses are
free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
e-learning organizations
have to consider
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can learners
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
available there is a
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
participants
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
open educational
endeavours.
People want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
demand for
facts
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education subjects.
This amazing new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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