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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
explores
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses.
The latest
evolvements in
online education technology are providing the means for
people
all over the world
to take part in classes online.
These MOOCs are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
How can participants
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Brown University to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
participants
want
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
endeavours.
Researchers want
to understand how
MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
desire for
data
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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