MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
describes
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
New
evolvements in
online learning are making it possible for
learners
all around the world
to take part in classes online.
These massive open courses are
customarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
e-learning technology institutions
are considering
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
necessity
to understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
need for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education issues.
This new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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