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.
Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
studies
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
electronic educational technology have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses online.
MOOC classes are
commonly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
learning technology institutions
are having to consider
now that e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
certify that
the training provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can students
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
experiments.
Everyone wants
to know how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
developing
need for
data
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This exciting new book
also deals with 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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