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 this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
investigates
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
elearning technology make it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning technology organizations
are having to deal with
today because distance learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
desire
to be aware of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
new open educational
endeavours.
Researchers want
to know how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
need for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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