MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
improvements in
electronic education technology have empowered
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
e-learning institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because online education technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
handle problems like
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
necessity
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
demand for
details
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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