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 the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
researches
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advances in
technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online courses.
These massive online courses are
customarily free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
elearning institutions
have to consider
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can learners
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
United States to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
manage issues like
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
desire
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
participants
need
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Academics want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
desire for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This intriguing new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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