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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
changes in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
learners
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes online.
These MOOCs are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
elearning organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can students
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
handle
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
need
to better perceive
these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Educators want
to understand how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
demand for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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