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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
analyzes
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
learners
all over the world
to take part in classes online.
These MOOC courses are
commonly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
elearning organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can participants
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
deal with
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
participants
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
intriguing new open education
ventures.
Researchers want
to know how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
need for
data
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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