MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
elearning technology have made it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in online classes.
These massive open online courses are
usually free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can learners
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Scholars want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
crescive
need for
information
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This interesting new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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