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 breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
describes
subjects
relating to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
New
developments in
distance learning have enabled
humans
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes online.
These massive open courses are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can participants
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
available there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better understand
these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
Researchers want
to perceive how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
need for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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