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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
deals with
topics
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
humans
in every nation on earth
to participate in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massive open courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
distance learning organizations
are dealing with
in 2015 because learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can educators
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can institutions
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can participants
deal with
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desire
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
these
intriguing new open education
ventures.
Educators want
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To handle this
developing
desire for
facts
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This thrilling new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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