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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
electronic educational technology are making it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to take classes via the Internet.
MOOC courses are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can participants
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desire
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
open educational
initiatives.
Corporations want
to know how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
desire for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This book
also studies the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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