MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses.
Modern
advancements in
distance learning technology are enabling
students
all around the world
to participate in courses online.
These MOOC courses are
usually free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
certify that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can participants
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
necessity
to grasp how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain more knowledge about
these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Everybody wants
to know how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education subjects.
This scholarly new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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