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 the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
topics
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
technology-enhanced learning are enabling
learners
all over the world
to be participants in online classes.
These massive open online courses are
typically free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
e-learning organizations
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can organizations
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can educators
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As electronic education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
demand
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
undertakings.
Scholars want
to know how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
developing
demand for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This gripping new book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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