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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
changes in
technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
mostly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
e-learning organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can students
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle issues like
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
open education
endeavours.
Public servants want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
need for
data
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This intriguing new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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