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 this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
improvements in
online learning enable
people
all over the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These online MOOC courses are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can we
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can participants
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can participants
get a handle on
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
desire
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
these
promising new open education
undertakings.
Everybody wants
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
demand for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This amazing new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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