MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
elearning technology enable
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
These online MOOCs are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
elearning technology organizations
have to deal with
today because learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
necessity
to understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Public servants want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
increasing
desideratum for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This dramatic new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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