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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
addresses
topics
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
electronic educational technology make it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
These MOOCs are
commonly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
online learning organizations
are having to consider
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
certify that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can learners
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle problems like
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
desideratum
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Universities want
to better understand how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
desire for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education subjects.
This definitive new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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