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 scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
explores
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
distance learning have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
These MOOCs are
commonly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
e-learning technology organizations
have to consider
more than ever because distance learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
iversity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
get a handle on
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
desideratum for
details
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This intriguing new book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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