MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
investigates
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
advancements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
students
all around the world
to take classes via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
e-learning organizations
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can students
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
participants
desire
to understand
these
significant new open education
ventures.
Researchers want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
growing
need for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This interesting new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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