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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
talks about
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
advances in
distance learning technology make it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses online.
These massive online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
distance learning organizations
have to struggle with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
manage issues like
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
desideratum
to comprehend how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
experiments.
Intellectuals want
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
demand for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects.
This authoritative new book
also addresses the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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