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 the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
investigates
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
improvements in
distance learning technology are empowering
humans
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in online classes.
These massive open courses are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
distance learning institutions
are having to deal with
today because online learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can institutions
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
demand
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Corporations want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
desire for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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