MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
researches
issues
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
changes in
online learning have empowered
learners
all over the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These MOOC courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
learning technology organizations
have to consider
in 2015 because online learning technology is
improving so fast.
This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can organizations
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
People want
to gain an understanding of how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
growing
need for
details
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects.
This thrilling new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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