MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
investigates
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
gains in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
learners
all over the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
elearning technology organizations
are having to attend to
today because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can participants
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
manage issues like
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
procurable there is a
demand
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
important new open educational
endeavours.
Public servants want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
need for
data
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This stimulating new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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