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 the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
online education have made it possible for
learners
all around the world
to take part in online courses.
These online MOOCs are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online learning institutions
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can stakeholders
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
demand
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Professors
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
endeavours.
Scholars want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This exciting new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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