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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
considers
issues
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
e-learning technology are enabling
learners
all over the world
to take courses via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
normally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
elearning organizations
are having to consider
now that online education technology is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
demand
to grasp how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
open educational
endeavours.
Universities want
to know how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This exciting new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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