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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
developments in
e-learning make it possible for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes online.
These massive open courses are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online education organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
How can participants
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle problems like
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desideratum
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
want
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
undertakings.
Trainers want
to understand how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To meet this
need for
information
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This scholarly new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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