MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
electronic educational technology have empowered
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
These massively open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
elearning institutions
are dealing with
in 2015 because online education technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
ensure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can institutions
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Chad to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
handle issues like
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Corporations
and many other
participants
desire
to better perceive
these
open educational
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This stimulating new book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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