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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take courses online.
These massive online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
e-learning organizations
have to consider
now that online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
ensure that
the instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
decent?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
manage
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Universities want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
desideratum for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This new book
also describes the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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