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 the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
humans
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes online.
These massive online courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
elearning organizations
must deal with
more than ever because learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can learners
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
deal with
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
these
promising new open education
undertakings.
Trainers want
to grasp how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
need for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This gripping new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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