MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
gains in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
people
all over the world
to take classes online.
These MOOC courses are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online learning institutions
are having to consider
now that online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
assure that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can institutions
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
desire
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
these
promising new open educational
undertakings.
Trainers want
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
expanding
desideratum for
details
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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