MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
online education technology have made it possible for
learners
all over the world
to take part in courses online.
These online MOOC courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online education institutions
must deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
How can students
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Andorra to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
want
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
open educational
endeavours.
Researchers want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
desire for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This exciting new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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