MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
explores
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
elearning organizations
have to consider
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can organizations
guarantee that
the schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can organizations
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
handle issues like
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online learning becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
undertakings.
Students want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
desire for
facts
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education issues.
This intriguing new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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