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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
deals with
subjects
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
developments in
online education technology enable
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
These massive open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
subjects that
online learning institutions
have to consider
now that technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so rapidly.
How can institutions
certify that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can institutions
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education becomes more
available there is a
increasing
necessity
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
the outcomes of these
open educational
endeavours.
Intellectuals want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To satisfy this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This exciting new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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