MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
improvements in
e-learning technology are making it possible for
students
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses online.
These massive open online courses are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
are having to attend to
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can institutions
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
deal with the problems of
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
new open education
ventures.
Everybody wants
to comprehend how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
desire for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This thrilling new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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