MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advances in
digital education technology are making it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
These online MOOC courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
distance learning institutions
are having to struggle with
today because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
handle
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
necessity
to be aware of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
need
to understand
these
open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
expanding
desire for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This exciting new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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