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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
changes in
distance learning are providing the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online courses.
These MOOC courses are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can learners
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle problems like
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to know how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To meet this
desideratum for
facts
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This dramatic new book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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