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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
gains in
distance learning technology make it possible for
learners
in nations all around the world
to be participants in online courses.
These online MOOC courses are
ordinarily free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
learning technology institutions
must deal with
now that online education technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can institutions
assure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Researchers want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
To meet this
crescive
need for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education subjects.
This exciting new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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