MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
describes
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
evolvements in
distance learning are enabling
people
all over the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online education institutions
are struggling with
now that online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can learners
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
necessity
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
these
significant new open education
undertakings.
Professors want
to understand how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
need for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This amazing new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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