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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
deals with
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
improvements in
online education technology have enabled
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in online courses.
These online MOOCs are
normally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can learners
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Professors
and numerous other
participants
need
to better perceive
these
open educational
initiatives.
Trainers want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
crescive
desideratum for
information
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This sensational new book
also addresses the
controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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