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 Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
evolvements in
online learning have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
Massively open online courses are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning institutions
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can participants
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Udemy to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
available there is a
growing
necessity
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
participants
desire
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
developing
desire for
information
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues.
This scholarly new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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