MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
deals with
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
students
in nations all around the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These massive open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so swiftly.
How can we
ensure that
the training provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can learners
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
need for
data
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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