MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
analyzes
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
developments in
online education have provided the means for
learners
all around the world
to participate in online classes.
These massively open online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
e-learning institutions
must deal with
now that online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can learners
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can participants
handle problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
available there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
open education
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
demand for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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