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 the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
gains in
online education technology are enabling
students
all around the world
to be participants in online courses.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
MOOC classes are
almost always free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
online learning technology institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can organizations
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Italy to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
handle
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
participants
need
to better understand
these
exciting new open education
ventures.
People want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
details
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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