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 definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
distance learning have provided the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning institutions
are considering
now that learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the problems of
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desire
to perceive how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
undertakings.
Instructors want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To satisfy this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational topics.
This exciting new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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