MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
articulates
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
digital education technology are making it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take online courses.
These MOOC classes are
almost always free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
online learning technology organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
manage issues like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
desideratum
to grasp how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
interesting new open educational
ventures.
Teachers want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
increasing
desire for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This stimulating new book
also studies the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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