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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
issues
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
online education have empowered
humans
all over the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
e-learning technology institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can we
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can participants
deal with
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Educators want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
desire for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This interesting new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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