MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in courses online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
MOOC classes are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
distance learning organizations
must deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can institutions
ensure that
the instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
need
to gain more knowledge about
these
promising new open educational
experiments.
Universities want
to grasp how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
desideratum for
details
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This exciting new book
also studies the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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