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.
Find out more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
advances in
online education technology are enabling
students
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes online.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
elearning technology organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can we
assure that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
manage
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Everybody wants
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
desideratum for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This definitive new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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