MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
changes in
digital education technology make it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
These MOOCs are
commonly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
e-learning organizations
are having to struggle with
today because learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can organizations
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
handle
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desire
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
People want
to understand how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
demand for
data
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This dramatic new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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