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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
investigates
issues
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
improvements in
distance learning technology make it possible for
humans
all around the world
to take courses online.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can we
assure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can students
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
these
intriguing new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
desideratum for
information
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource issues.
This authoritative new book
also investigates the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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