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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advances in
online education have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in online courses.
These massive open online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
online education institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
available there is a
demand
to be aware of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to understand
these
promising new open education
undertakings.
Teachers want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
desideratum for
information
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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