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 the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
developments in
elearning technology make it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online learning technology institutions
have to consider
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
guarantee that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can students
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
manage issues like
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desire
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
open educational
ventures.
Academics want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
demand for
information
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This dramatic new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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