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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
discusses
issues
relating to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
The latest
evolvements in
distance learning technology have empowered
learners
in nations all around the world
to take online classes.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
These MOOC classes are
commonly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
online learning technology institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can stakeholders
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Poland to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
want
to better grasp
these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Students want
to gain an understanding of how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
growing
desire for
data
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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