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 this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
changes in
distance learning make it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
These MOOC courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
distance learning institutions
are considering
now that elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can stakeholders
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
handle problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
need
to perceive how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain more knowledge about
these
promising new open education
ventures.
Universities want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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