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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
developments in
online learning technology are enabling
students
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
Massively open online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning technology organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can organizations
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
need
to perceive how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Corporations want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
growing
desideratum for
details
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This exciting new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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