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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
articulates
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning make it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massive open courses are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
online learning institutions
have to consider
now that technology-enhanced learning is
improving so rapidly.
How can we
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can participants
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
handle problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
necessity
to understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
these
promising new open educational
undertakings.
People want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
demand for
facts
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This book
also studies the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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