MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
deals with
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
online education have made it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
These MOOC courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are several
issues that
e-learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because online education technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can participants
assure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can students
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Yemen to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
necessity
to grasp how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Professors
and numerous other
participants
need
to better grasp
these
open education
ventures.
Public servants want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
demand for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This thrilling new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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