MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
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
examines
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
gains in
distance learning are empowering
learners
all over the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
blended learning institutions
are struggling with
now that e-learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can institutions
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
necessity
to grasp how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Educators want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
expanding
desire for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This interesting new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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