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 the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
developments in
learning technology have enabled
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
These massive online courses are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can students
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
these
significant new open education
ventures.
Instructors want
to know how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
demand for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This book
also analyzes the
most important controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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