MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
reviews
topics
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
advancements in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take online courses.
These online MOOCs are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are struggling with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can learners
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can we
manage issues like
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Students
and many other
participants
would like
to better grasp
these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Trainers want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
need for
data
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This gripping new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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