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 authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
describes
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
gains in
distance learning technology enable
learners
all over the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can students
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and many other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
undertakings.
Educators want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education subjects.
This thrilling new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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