MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
describes
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses.
Recent
improvements in
distance learning technology have empowered
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in online classes.
These online MOOC courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online learning organizations
have to struggle with
today because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can we
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
undertakings.
Teachers want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
need for
data
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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