MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
reviews
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
developments in
technology-enhanced learning are empowering
humans
all around the world
to participate in classes online.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage problems like
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
new open educational
experiments.
Instructors want
to know how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To handle this
crescive
demand for
details
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This exciting new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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