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 authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
considers
topics
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
distance learning technology have empowered
learners
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
These online MOOC courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
elearning institutions
are considering
now that distance learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
ensure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can learners
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
desire
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Everyone wants
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
need for
data
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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