MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
elearning technology are providing the means for
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
Massively open online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
elearning organizations
are dealing with
today because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can learners
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
need
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
these
intriguing new open education
undertakings.
Scholars want
to better understand how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
need for
details
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This thrilling new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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