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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
describes
issues
relating to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
improvements in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
are considering
now that online education technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massive open online courses?
How can teachers
deal with the issues of
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
endeavours.
Researchers want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
demand for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education subjects.
This new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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