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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
issues
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
improvements in
elearning enable
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC courses are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so rapidly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
available there is a
growing
desideratum
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
Corporations want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
growing
desire for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This dramatic new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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