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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
elearning technology are making it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to be participants in online classes.
Massive open online courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
distance learning organizations
must deal with
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can participants
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Universities want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
demand for
data
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This sensational new book
also examines 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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