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 definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
learning technology have made it possible for
students
in nations all around the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
online education institutions
are dealing with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
guarantee that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can institutions
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle problems like
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
undertakings.
Students want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This interesting new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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