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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
subjects
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
improvements in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because online education technology is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
certify that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the problems of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As online learning becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
participants
want
to better comprehend
these
exciting new open educational
experiments.
Scholars want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To satisfy this
crescive
desire for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This dramatic new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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