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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
distance learning technology enable
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
These massive open online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online education organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
make sure that
the training provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can institutions
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
desideratum
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
People want
to know how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
expanding
demand for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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