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 the book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
explores
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
Modern
gains in
distance learning have enabled
humans
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are many
topics that
distance learning institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so swiftly.
How can we
certify that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can learners
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
demand
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
undertakings.
Instructors want
to know how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
desire for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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