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 is a
book
that
discusses
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
developments in
online education are providing the means for
humans
in nations all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
distance learning institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can institutions
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
desire
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
endeavours.
Researchers want
to know how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
developing
demand for
details
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This exciting new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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