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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
gains in
online learning technology have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
elearning technology institutions
are considering
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
demand
to grasp how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
ventures.
Corporations want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
need for
facts
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This gripping new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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