MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
advances in
technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to participate in online courses.
These massive open courses are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can participants
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Everyone wants
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
need for
information
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This stimulating new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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