MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
reviews
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advances in
technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online courses.
Massive open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online learning institutions
are having to consider
today because learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can educators
certify that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can learners
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
manage
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desire
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
compelling new open education
ventures.
Educators want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This exciting new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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