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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
addresses
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
improvements in
elearning technology enable
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online classes.
These MOOC courses are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
elearning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can learners
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As e-learning becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
desideratum
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Academics want
to understand how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To satisfy this
expanding
desire for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This dramatic new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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