MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
evolvements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take online classes.
These massive online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online learning technology organizations
are having to deal with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can organizations
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
get a handle on
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to grasp how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Public servants want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
need for
information
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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