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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
changes in
technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
These MOOCs are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
e-learning technology institutions
are considering
in 2015 because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
certify that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can learners
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Chad to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the issues of
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
compelling new open education
undertakings.
Students want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
desire for
facts
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This amazing new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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