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 this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for
people
all over the world
to take online classes.
These massive open courses are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a lot of
issues that
online education institutions
are having to struggle with
today because distance learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can participants
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
demand
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
new open educational
ventures.
Intellectuals want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This authoritative new book
also studies the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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