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 educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
distance learning technology are empowering
students
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC courses are
free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
distance learning organizations
are having to deal with
now that online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can institutions
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desire
to grasp how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
these
new open educational
endeavours.
Teachers want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This book
also studies the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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