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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
investigates
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
electronic education technology have made it possible for
learners
all around the world
to be participants in courses online.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a lot of
topics that
online learning technology institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
ventures.
Public servants want
to gain an understanding of how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
growing
need for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education subjects.
This stimulating new book
also studies the
controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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