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.
Find out more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
considers
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
Modern
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
These massive open online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online learning institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so fast.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can participants
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
manage
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
prolific there is a
necessity
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
undertakings.
Scientists want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
desire for
facts
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This thrilling new book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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