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 is a
book
that
examines
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
advances in
technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are considering
now that online education technology is
improving so quickly.
How can institutions
assure that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can we
manage issues like
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning becomes more
available there is a
developing
desire
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to understand
these
promising new open educational
undertakings.
Professors want
to better understand how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
crescive
desideratum for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This authoritative new book
also investigates the
controversies associated with
these MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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