MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
investigates
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
advancements in
distance learning technology are enabling
learners
in all parts of the world
to take courses online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
online learning technology organizations
are considering
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can institutions
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
get a handle on
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Public servants want
to grasp how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
need for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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