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 definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
developments in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
students
in nations all aver the world
to take classes online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
Massively open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning technology organizations
are considering
today because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can we
guarantee that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can organizations
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
desire
to grasp how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
ventures.
Researchers want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
data
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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