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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advances in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
students
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
distance learning institutions
have to deal with
now that distance learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
get a handle on
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
prolific there is a
desire
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
need
to better perceive
these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Instructors want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
increasing
need for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This interesting new book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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