MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
topics
relating to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
commonly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
e-learning technology organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because online education technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can organizations
assure that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can organizations
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Educators want
to better understand how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
desire for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This definitive new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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