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 the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
students
in nations all around the world
to take part in online classes.
These MOOC courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
learning technology organizations
are having to struggle with
today because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can organizations
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
initiatives.
Educators want
to know how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
data
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues.
This gripping new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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