MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning make it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
elearning technology institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can we
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Denmark to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
handle issues like
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
these
compelling new open educational
undertakings.
Teachers want
to grasp how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
developing
need for
details
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This authoritative new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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