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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
distance learning have provided the means for
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes online.
MOOC courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
e-learning technology institutions
must deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
guarantee that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can participants
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
get a handle on
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
need
to grasp how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
ventures.
Scientists want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To handle this
crescive
desideratum for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This thrilling new book
also analyzes the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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