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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
researches
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
changes in
online learning technology have made it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
MOOC courses are
customarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
e-learning technology organizations
have to consider
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
certify that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can organizations
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital educational technology becomes more
procurable there is a
expanding
demand
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
experiments.
Instructors want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
increasing
need for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This inspiring new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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