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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Brand new
developments in
distance learning technology have empowered
learners
all over the world
to take part in classes online.
These MOOC classes are
usually free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
learning technology institutions
must deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can educators
guarantee that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can participants
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
manage issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
need
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
new open educational
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To respond to this
developing
need for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education topics.
This thrilling new book
also addresses the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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