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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
discusses
issues
relating to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
elearning technology are making it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
elearning institutions
are having to attend to
today because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
certify that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
deal with
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
demand
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
these
important new open education
ventures.
Teachers want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
need for
facts
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education issues.
This amazing new book
also addresses the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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