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 the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
learning technology are making it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
MOOC courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning organizations
are having to struggle with
now that distance learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can educators
assure that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can participants
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
new open educational
endeavours.
Everyone wants
to gain an understanding of how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
desire for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This intriguing new book
also describes the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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