MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
describes
topics
relating to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
distance learning technology are empowering
students
all around the world
to take part in courses online.
MOOC classes are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
online education institutions
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can we
ensure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can students
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Niger to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
necessity
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
open education
initiatives.
Academics want
to grasp how
MOOCs
can be made better.
To handle this
expanding
need for
data
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education issues.
This interesting new book
also articulates the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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