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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
analyzes
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
digital education technology are empowering
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
distance learning organizations
have to consider
today because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can learners
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
manage issues like
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
increasing
demand
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
People want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
need for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This intriguing new book
also researches the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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