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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
articulates
issues
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
electronic educational technology are providing the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to take classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOC classes are
almost always free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to consider
now that e-learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can we
guarantee that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online learning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
demand
to understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
Corporations want
to better understand how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
increasing
desire for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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