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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
advances in
distance learning technology have empowered
students
all over the world
to take part in online courses.
These MOOC classes are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
online education organizations
have to consider
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can students
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Finland to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
deal with
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
desire
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Corporations
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Academics want
to comprehend how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
demand for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This amazing new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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