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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
topics
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in online courses.
MOOC courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
elearning organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can organizations
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
handle
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
available there is a
need
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Educators want
to gain an understanding of how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
crescive
demand for
data
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This dramatic new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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