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 the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
explores
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
online education technology are providing the means for
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These MOOCs are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online learning technology organizations
have to deal with
now that distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can we
be assured that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can we
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
demand
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
promising new open educational
undertakings.
People want
to know how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
crescive
need for
facts
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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