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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
digital education technology have made it possible for
students
all around the world
to be participants in classes online.
These MOOC courses are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
online learning organizations
must deal with
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can stakeholders
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Russia to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
manage issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desire
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
open educational
initiatives.
Public servants want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This interesting new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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