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 this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
addresses
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
evolvements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
These MOOC courses are
customarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
distance learning organizations
have to consider
now that learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
certify that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can learners
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
get a handle on
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital educational technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Professors want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To meet this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also articulates the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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