MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
issues
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
gains in
learning technology are enabling
humans
all around the world
to take part in classes online.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Everyone wants
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
need for
information
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational topics.
This intriguing new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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