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 this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
researches
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take online classes.
These massive online courses are
typically free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
distance learning organizations
are having to attend to
in 2015 because online learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can organizations
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can participants
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
participants
want
to better grasp
these
compelling new open education
undertakings.
Corporations want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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