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 the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
These online MOOC courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
certify that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
respectable?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can participants
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
experiments.
Professors want
to perceive how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To handle this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This new book
also describes the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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