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 definitive 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.
Modern
advances in
distance learning technology are enabling
learners
all over the world
to participate in courses online.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can institutions
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
Scientists want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
details
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This stimulating new book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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