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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advances in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes online.
These MOOC classes are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are dealing with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can participants
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can learners
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
procurable there is a
necessity
to perceive how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
endeavours.
Researchers want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
desire for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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