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 the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
talks about
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
developments in
technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online education institutions
are struggling with
today because elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can participants
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
desire
to grasp how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
participants
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
initiatives.
Public servants want
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education topics.
This definitive new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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