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 this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
analyzes
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advances in
technology-enhanced learning make it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses via the Internet.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
are struggling with
today because e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can institutions
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
United States to conduct these massive open online courses?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
participants
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Academics want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
developing
desire for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational issues.
This scholarly new book
also articulates the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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