MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
learners
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes online.
These online MOOCs are
almost always free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
elearning technology organizations
have to consider
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can we
deal with
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
desire
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Professors
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Trainers want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This book
also articulates the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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