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 cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
topics
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
online learning technology have provided the means for
people
all around the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
learning technology institutions
have to consider
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
be assured that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can organizations
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
necessity
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
People want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
need for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education issues.
This inspiring new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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