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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
New
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning are empowering
people
in all parts of the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
distance learning organizations
are considering
in 2015 because learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can participants
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Educators want
to grasp how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
increasing
need for
details
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education issues.
This sensational new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
|