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 this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
discusses
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
electronic education technology have made it possible for
learners
all around the world
to participate in online classes.
These MOOCs are
commonly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
e-learning technology institutions
have to consider
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can organizations
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
desire
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
participants
desire
to understand
the outcomes of these
new open education
endeavours.
Public servants want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
need for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This amazing new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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