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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
describes
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
improvements in
elearning are empowering
learners
in nations all around the world
to be participants in courses online.
These massive open courses are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
have to deal with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
One Month to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
participants
desire
to better perceive
these
new open educational
endeavours.
Educators want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
desideratum for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This exciting new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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