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 authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
considers
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
distance learning technology are enabling
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in online courses.
These massively open online courses are
customarily free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
online learning organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
certify that
the training provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can institutions
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
desideratum
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Educators want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
expanding
need for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational issues.
This gripping new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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