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 this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
explores
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
developments in
online education have provided the means for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
Massive open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are many
topics that
learning technology organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can institutions
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
deal with the issues of
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to understand
these
new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to know how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
crescive
need for
data
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This thrilling new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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