MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
describes
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
distance learning technology are empowering
learners
in all parts of the world
to take online classes.
These massively open online courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online education organizations
are considering
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can organizations
certify that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
decent?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can students
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
these
important new open educational
experiments.
Educators want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This definitive new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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