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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
addresses
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
gains in
technology-enhanced learning are empowering
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in online courses.
These MOOC classes are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
distance learning organizations
are considering
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
deal with
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
need
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
important new open education
endeavours.
Educators want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
expanding
need for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This stimulating new book
also studies the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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