MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
evolvements in
electronic educational technology are empowering
learners
all over the world
to be participants in classes online.
These online MOOC courses are
almost always free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
e-learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
decent?
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Universities want
to know how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
desire for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also studies the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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