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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
investigates
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
New
developments in
electronic educational technology have provided the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in courses online.
These online MOOCs are
normally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
must deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can institutions
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
necessity
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
the outcomes of these
new open education
initiatives.
Teachers want
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
need for
data
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects.
This interesting new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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