MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take courses via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
necessity
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
want
to better grasp
these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to grasp how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
need for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This intriguing new book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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