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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
explores
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
advancements in
online education technology are making it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes online.
These online MOOCs are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
have to deal with
now that elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
guarantee that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can participants
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
participants
want
to understand
these
exciting new open education
ventures.
People want
to comprehend how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This scholarly new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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